Lot 981
  • 981

A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE RED-PAINTED AND TURNED MAPLE RUSH-SEAT 'FIDDLE-BACK' SIDE CHAIRS, CONNECTICUT OR NEW YORK, CIRCA 1800 |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 40 3/8 in.; 102.5 cm.

Provenance

Holmes Antiques, Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut, May 1969;
Vogel Collection no. 38.2.

Condition

Each in overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. One chair has a 1" x 2" patch to the proper front left pad foot, this same example has more wear/losses to the rush seat than the other example.
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.