Lot 1430
  • 1430

QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT CLOTHES PRESS, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1760 |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 92 1/2 in. by Width 49 1/4 in. by Depth 22 5/8 in.

Provenance

Christies, New York, Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints, Folk Art and Decorative Arts, January 26, 1995, Sale 8076, Lot 165;
C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Condition

Wear, discoloration, and age cracks commensurate with age and use. Refinished. Few minor losses to edges of the scrolled apron. There is a 1 in. by 3 in. patch to the proper left corner of the cornice. The lock mechanism is replaced.
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.