- 1651
FINE CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR, ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH SHORT, NEWPORT, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1760 |
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 42 in.
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Private Delaware Collection;
Sotheby's New York, Important Americana, January 31, 1987, sale 5551, lot 1314;
G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.
Private Delaware Collection;
Sotheby's New York, Important Americana, January 31, 1987, sale 5551, lot 1314;
G.K.S. Bush, Washington, D.C.
Condition
In overall fine condition. Wear and discoloration commensurate with age and use. The proper left arm was previously cracked and patched at the junction with the back support, the patch measures approximately 1" x 2". The proper right arm support was previously cracked and reglued below the junction with the arm and at the junction with the seat rail. As such, there are two plugged holes at the base of the support where it meets the seat rail.
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.