Lot 1552
  • 1552

VERY FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE CARVED AND FIGURED MAPLE HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, RHODE ISLAND, CIRCA 1750 |

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 70 in. by Width 37 1/2 in. by Depth 20 1/2 in.
appears to retain its original cast brass hardware and a rich, historic surface.

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, The Collection of Alice and Murray Braunfeld, January 17, 2004, sale N07961, lot 1159.

Literature

Lita Solis-Cohen, "Braunfield Collection Sells for $3,710,740," Maine Antique Digest (March 2004): 15–D, illus.;
Rhode Island Furniture Archive no. 187.

Condition

Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration and minor losses to edges commensurate with age and use. There is a 1" x 5" vertical wedge shaped patch to the proper front left edge near the top of the lower case, with some associated losses. Few age cracks visible to the sides of the case and drawer bottoms. Secondary wood: white pine
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.