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Pair of Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Klismos Side Chairs, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1820
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 33 1/4 in.
one with seat rail and slip seat marked XII, the other seat rail marked VIII with slip seat marked IIII.
Provenance
Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Maryland, June 5, 2011;
Clarke Pearce, Essex, Massachusetts.
Clarke Pearce, Essex, Massachusetts.
Condition
Wear commensurate with age and use. The proper left side of the crestrail of one has been reglued at the junction of the support. The other chair with some traces of regluing to the forelegs, a 1" by 2" patch to the proper back left side of the crest rail and and 2" by 2" block reglued to the proper left side seat rail.
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.