Lot 291
  • 291

A Fine Queen Carved Walnut Dressing Table, Attributed to William Savery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1760

Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 29 in. by width 35 in. by depth 21 ½ in. (73.70 cm by 88.9 cm by 54.60 cm)

Condition

secondary wood is yellow pine and poplar; back 3 ¾ inches of top restored; back board oiled and waxed; refinished; ten plugged screws through top; a 2 by ¼ inch patch to drawer lip on proper left small drawer; 2 ¼ inch patch to proper right drawer lip; a 2 ½ inch path to proper right top corner of long drawer; top edge of drawer lip on long drawer restored; proper left front leg cracked and secured with later screws and nails; proper right rear leg with ½ inch deep saw kerf
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.