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THE MCMURTIRE FAMILY VERY FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR, CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO 'NICHOLAS BERNARD', PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1755 |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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描述
- Height 40 1/2 in.
the seat rail marked VI with slip seat III, appears to retain a dark rich historic surface.
來源
The McMurtie Family;
Miss Eleanor Cuyler Patterson;
Richard H. Dietrich;
C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Miss Eleanor Cuyler Patterson;
Richard H. Dietrich;
C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
出版
William Macpherson Hornor, Jr., Blue Book, Philadelphia Furniture, (Philadelphia: Hornor, 1935), p. 153, pl. 232;
C.L. Prickett, advertisement, Magazine Antiques, vol. 135, no. 4, April 1989, p. 793.
C.L. Prickett, advertisement, Magazine Antiques, vol. 135, no. 4, April 1989, p. 793.
Condition
In an outstanding state of preservation being all original except for the two interior rear glue blocks. Retaining a fine old finish and patina. Surface wear and light scratches consistent with age and use. There is a 1/2" loss to the proper front right knee return's carved volute and the two outer volutes of the crestrail. The knuckles and claw on each foot are worn, with three claws lost. Secondary wood: White pine Height of seat 17 1/2 in.
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.
拍品資料及來源
Another chair from the same set is in the Mabel Brady Garvan Collection at the Yale University Art Gallery (see Patricia E. Kane, 300 Years of American Seating Furniture, (Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1976), p. 135, no. 114).