Lot 746
  • 746

William and Mary Carved, Turned and Joined Maple Leather-Upholstered Armchair, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1715

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • maple
  • Height 51 1/4 in.
appears to retain a dark, historic surface; top three inches of the crest rail are replaced.

Provenance

Skinner, Bolton, Massachusetts, The Katherine Prentis Murphy Collection, September 24, 1983, sale 922, lot 129;
John Walton, Inc., Jewett City, Connecticut.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age and use. Corner blocks under seat are later. Proper right finial previously cracked and reglued. Top 3" of the crest rail are replaced. Width: 23 1/4 inches Depth: 17 inches
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.