FINE PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE SHELL CARVED WALNUT COMPASS-SEAT SIDE CHAIRS, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1760 |

one chair and slipseat marked V and the other chair marked X with slipseat III.

John Walton, Inc, Hewett City, Connecticut.

Chair X - Wear commensurate with age and use. Both front legs previously cracked and reglued at the knee where they meet the seat rail. Age cracks to the proper right stretcher along the underside. A 1" diameter in-filled knot to the medial stretcher. A small loss to the ring turning on the proper right stretcher. Chair V - Wear commensurate with age and use. The crestrail and splat shoe was previously cracked, reglued and patched at the junction with the supports and the splat, patch above splat and to the splat foot measures 1.5" by 6" (approximately). The interior of the post at the top of each front leg was previously cracked and reglued.
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.