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THE IMPORTANT SCOTT FAMILY CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE, CABINETWORK POSSIBLY BY THOMAS AFFLECK (1740-1795); CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES REYNOLDS (C. 1736-1794), PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1770 |
Estimate
500,000 - 800,000 USD
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Description
- Height 30 3/4 in. by Width 37 1/4 in. by Depth 21 3/4 in.
appears to retain its original surface and its original cast brass hardware. Lacking front molding beneath top.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine and poplar. The proper back left knee return is lacking. The molded edge beneath the top on the front of the case is lacking. The proper front left knee return was previously detached and re-glued and has lost the small volute toward the inside of the case. Some old losses to the bottom of the feet including the exterior corner talon of the proper front right foot. There is an old four-inch by one-inch crack to the inside of the proper right column support at the top of the stile that has been re-glued.
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.