- 4335
Very Rare Pair of William and Mary Carved Maple Banister Back Side Chairs, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1715
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Maple
- Height 47 and 47 1/2 in.
Provenance
I.M. Wiese, Southbury, Connecticut.
Condition
One with some areas of infill and minor glue repair.
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
The attribution of these chair's origin to Salem, Massachusetts is based on several closely related chairs surviving with Salem provenances. For additional information, see Robert Trent, Erik Gronning and Alan Andersen, "The Gaines Attributions and Baroque Seating Furniture in Northeastern New England," American Furniture 2010, ed. Luke Beckerdite, (Milwaukee, WI: Chipstone Foundation, 2010), pp. 140-93.