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WILLIAM AND MARY Figured MAPLE AND BURLed WALNUT HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1725
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 64 1/4 in. by Width 37 in. by Depth 20 3/4 in.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine; all drawer runners in case replaced; sides of middle drawer on upper case stained; hardware appears to be original; the bottom of the lower case has been sealed off with later addition of masonite boards; proper left rear foot probably replaced; central left front foot possibly replaced; refinished; there is a 4 in. patch to waist molding to proper left side; the backboard of the central lowercase drawer appears to be original, but reused from another drawer; proper right side cornice with an 8 1/2 in. patch; proper left cornice with a 7 1/2 in. patch; proper left small uppercase drawer significantly rebuilt.
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.