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An Important Federal Rams-Head and Satinwood Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Demi-Lune Sideboard, probably Baltimore, Maryland circa 1800
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany, Brass, White Pine, Iron
- Height 37 1/2 in. by Width 65 in. by Depth 30 3/4 in.
appears to retain its original silvered brass hardware.
Provenance
Benjamin A. Hewitt,
Christie's New York, Highly Important American Furniture, Silver, folk Art and Decorative Arts, January 19 and 20, 1990, lot 720;
Guy Bush Antiques, Washington, DC
Condition
Secondary wood: poplar, white pine and chestnut. minor patching to string inlays throughout thin running strips added to bottom central drawer sides. indistinct chalk script on inside surface of proper right door. minor buckling to veneer on top. minor patches to veneer on top. Note that the mahogany veneer flitches on the top appear to match the mahogany veneer flitches on the door and drawer faces.
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.
Catalogue Note
Another sideboard with related ram's head inlay and silvered brasses was sold at Sotheby's New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Folk Paintings and Silver, October 24, 1987, sale 5622, lot 422.