Lot 1601
  • 1601

VERY FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1770 |

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 28 5/8 in. by Width 33 1/4 in. by Depth 16 3/4 in.

Provenance

C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Condition

Overall fine condition. Refinished surface. Wear, discoloration and minor age cracks commensurate with age and use. Lacking the lock mechanism. The proper front left knee return is completely replaced. The two proper right side returns each have a 1" patch to their foliate element that meets the gadrooning. Secondary wood: poplar and oak hardware 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.
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