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A Fine Chippendale Mahogany Camel-Back Sofa, probably New England circa 1770
Estimate
10,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 35 1/4 in.; length 83 in.; depth 27 in.
- 89.5 cm; 210.8 cm; 68.6 cm
Provenance
John S. Walton, Inc., New York
Literature
The Magazine Antiques, September 1969, in an advertisement for John S. Walton, Inc., illus. p. 266
Condition
appears to retain early if not original sack cloth and webbing to back; secondary wood is birch and maple; proper right rear leg cracked and re-glued
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.