Lot 1596
  • 1596

VICTORIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED AND FIGURED WALNUT DESK, WOOTEN DESK MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INDIANA, CIRCA 1880 |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 72 in. by Width 41 1/2 in. by Depth 28 1/4 in.
together with an associated chair.

Provenance

Private Georgia Collection;
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 23, 2010, sale 8605, lot 593.

Condition

This lot is accompanied with a Victorian walnut and burl walnut side chair. Overall the desk is in fine condition. The central cast iron pull for the fall lid has the bottom portion of the circle broken and missing. The drawer compartments on the proper left door have been repainted green.
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.