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FINE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT SLANT-FRONT DESK-AND-BOOKCASE, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1770 |
估價
25,000 - 50,000 USD
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描述
- Height 92 1/2 in. by Width 42 in. by Depth 23 1/2 in.
appears to retain the original finials, inscribed Samuel L. Moody to the underside of one candleslide; finial plinths and drop pendant replaced.
來源
Joe Kindig , Jr., York, Pennsylvania, 1937;
C.L. Prickett, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
C.L. Prickett, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Wear, discoloration and minor losses to edges commensurate with age and use. Retains a key. The finials, while seemingly period, have some wear and losses to the edges, in particular the top 1/2" of the central finial is lacking. Refinished. The hardware is replaced. The bottom board of each drawer in the lower case has age cracks. The glue blocks and supports to the rear feet are replaced. The foot facings of each of the rear feet and the front facing of the proper right front foot have been cracked and reglued, approximately 3" to 4" from the bottom of the foot. The prospect door and the lower three long drawers set within the writing desk are replaced. The drop pendant is 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.
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.