- 2155
Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side Chair, carving attributed to Martin Jugiez, Philadelphia, circa 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 38 1/4 in.
retains a dark rich historic surface, marked I.
Condition
Rear glue blocks replaced, slip seat replaced; retains dark rich historical surface.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A chair from the same set as the present chair is at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. See Robert Bishop, The American Chair, (New York, 1972), p. 136, illus. 155.
A Philadelphia side table at Winterthur, also carved by Bernard and Jugiez, exhibits the distinctive knee carving seen on this chair: see Joseph Down's American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods in the Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum, (New York, 1952), illus. 371. The knee carving on this mahogany and marble side table related directly to the knee carving on the presently offered lots 2156 and 2157.
For related chairs see: Patricia E. Kane, 300 years of American Seating Furniture; Chairs and Beds from the Mabel Brady Garvan and Other Collections at Yale University, (Boston, 1976), illus. 104. John T. Kirk, American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale, (New York, 1972), nos. 87, 91.
A Philadelphia side table at Winterthur, also carved by Bernard and Jugiez, exhibits the distinctive knee carving seen on this chair: see Joseph Down's American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods in the Henry Francis DuPont Winterthur Museum, (New York, 1952), illus. 371. The knee carving on this mahogany and marble side table related directly to the knee carving on the presently offered lots 2156 and 2157.
For related chairs see: Patricia E. Kane, 300 years of American Seating Furniture; Chairs and Beds from the Mabel Brady Garvan and Other Collections at Yale University, (Boston, 1976), illus. 104. John T. Kirk, American Chairs: Queen Anne and Chippendale, (New York, 1972), nos. 87, 91.