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Rare William and Mary Carved, Turned and Joined Maple Leather-Upholstered 'Boston' Armchair, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1725
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- maple
- Height 45 3/4 in.
feet replaced.
Provenance
Joe Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Brown painted surface is likely 19th century. Patterns of wear to the paint consistent with use. Small 1-inch by 2-inch patches visible to the inside bottom edge of the seat rails at the junction with the rear stile, and at the proper front right leg. Proper right arm reglued at the junction of the arm support and the rear stile.
Secondary wood: oak
Height: 46 1/2 inches
Width: 22 3/4 inches
Depth: 16 1/2 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.
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.