- 1735
FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE FIGURED MAHOGANY TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND, LABELED BY THOMAS BURLING, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1790 |
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 28 5/8 in. by Width 22 in. by Depth 22 in.
bearing a Thomas Burling paper label to the underside of the top, appears to retain a rich, historic surface.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear and discoloration commensurate with age and use. Top with age cracks. Retains the original surface on base. Batons reattached with new screws and some in new screw pockets. There is a small 1" x 1/2" loss to the wafer beneath the pad of one of the feet.
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.