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VERY FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED MAPLE SLANT-FRONT DESK, ATTRIBUTED TO PETER BARTLETT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, CIRCA 1785 |
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 42 3/4 in. by Width 38 in. by Depth 18 in.
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Property of a New England Collector;
Christie's New York Important American Furniture Silver and Folk Art, January 19, 2002, sale 1003, lot 381.
Property of a New England Collector;
Christie's New York Important American Furniture Silver and Folk Art, January 19, 2002, sale 1003, lot 381.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration and minor losses commensurate with age and use. Retains a key. The hardware and slant-front hinges are replaced. The proper back left foot was previously cracked and reglued. There is a 1" x 4" wedge shaped patch at each of the outer corners of the slant-front and a 1" x 5" patch along the lower edge. 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.
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.