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Very Fine and Rare Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Sideboard, Attributed to Edward Priestley (1778-1834), Baltimore, Maryland, Circa 1830
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 46 1/4 in. by Width 72 1/4 in. by Depth 24 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana: Property from the Collection of Dr. Larry McCallister, January 26, 2013, sale 8959, lot 530.
Condition
Fine condition, hardware replaced.
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
With its distinctive mummy-head supports this sideboard relates directly to those produced in Baltimore by Edward Priestley (1778-1834). A closely related pier table and sideboard is attributed to Priestley by Alexandra Alevizatos Kirtley in “A New Subject: Baltimore Cabinet Maker Edward Priestley,” American Furniture edited by Luke Beckerdite, (Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Chipstone Foundation, 2000), p. 100, 122, figs. 1, 23.