Lot 1085
  • 1085

A VERY FINE AND RARE WILLIAM AND MARY GUMWOOD, BIRCH AND ASH CROSS-BASE CANDLESTAND, PROBABLY NEW YORK, CIRCA 1710 |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 28 1/4 in. by Width 18 3/8 in. by Depth 18 5/8 in.; 71.8 by 46.5 by 47.2 cm.

Provenance

Estate of  Elmer Davenport Keith, Wallingford, Connecticut;
Richard W. Withington, Inc., Hillsboro, New Hampshire, August 1970;
George Abraham and Gilbert May, Granville, Massachusetts, September 1970;
Vogel Collection no. 92.

Condition

Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. The top has split where it was previously joined.
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.