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The Comstock Family Chippendale Carved and Figured Serpentine-Front Games Table, New York, circa 1775
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 27 1/2 in. by Width 34 1/4 in. by Depth 17 1/4 in.
swing rail replaced.
Provenance
Descended in the Comstock family to Stephen Comstock whose daughter Julia married Wright Conger and thence by female descent to the Stout family;
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 30, 1995, sale 6660, lot 2194.
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 30, 1995, sale 6660, lot 2194.
Condition
Table always had four legs; an incident to back rail or knuckle joint caused the swing rail and part of the stay rail to be replaced, with the proper right rear return now offset.
knee width: 34 3/4 in.
frame width: 32 1/4 in.
knee depth: 17 1/2 in.
frame depth: 15 in.
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.