Lot 5
  • 5

Wyoming Furniture Company

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Wyoming Furniture Company
  • Panel-Back Side Chair from Noble Hotel, Wyoming
  • fir, routed and painted tulip poplar, original red leather upholstery, hammered brass tacks
  • 33 1/2  x 16 x 18 in. (85.1 x 40.6 x 45.7 cm)
with war shield, arrow, and eagle motifs

Provenance

Commissioned by Harold Del Monte for Noble Hotel, Lander, Wyoming, circa 1945
American West, Ketchum, Idaho

Condition

Overall in very good condition. There are natural knots, irregularities and separations in the wood grain, typical for Inland fir, and this has been reinforced with wood infill in some areas at the time of production. The wood surfaces present with minor scattered scuffs, scratches, minor areas of rubbing and discoloration, consistent with age and gentle use. The paint on the apron and back splat motifs has been sensitively repainted in recent years. The red leather is original and in good general condition. The back splat with minor craquelure to the leather; this is common for the material and slightly noticeable in the catalogue illustration. The front proper right corner of the seat with two losses to the leather (larger measuring approximately 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.) resulting from light rubbing over time and slightly visible in the catalogue illustration. The brass tacks are original in good condition.
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.