Lot 1152
  • 1152

Rare Pair of Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Window Benches, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1835

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height (with cushion) 16 in. by Width 46 in. by Depth 15 in.

Provenance

Carswell Rush Berlin, Inc., New York.

Condition

Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Refinished. Example A - the proper back right leg has a vertical crack (not through the leg though) that has been shimmed and reglued. There is a 1 by 1-inch veneer loss to the proper back right side of the seat rail. The protruding molding on the proper front left side of the seat rail is replaced, using modern nails. Example B - There is a similar vertical crack to the proper back right leg that has been reglued. Secondary wood: maple and ash For further information please contact the Americana Department at americana@sothebys.com or by phone at 212-606-7130.
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.
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