Lot 770
  • 770

Very Fine and Rare Queen Anne Figured Maple Side Chair, Attributed to William Savery (1721-1788), Philadelphia, Circa 1760

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • maple
  • Height 40 1/2 in.
appears to retain its original surface.

Provenance

John Walton, Jewett City, Connecticut.

Condition

Rush seat replaced. Retains a wonderful undisturbed apparently original surface. Width: 19 1/2 inches Depth: 14 3/4 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.
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Catalogue Note

An identical chair retaining its original William Savery label sold at Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 17, 1999, sale 7253, lot 766 for $134,500.