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The Mercy Otis Warren Very Fine and Rare Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Pole Screen, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1760
Estimate
10,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Hight 58 3/4 in. by Width 18 1/2 in. by Depth 14 1/4 in.
Retains a rich dark and probably original surface. Bargello stitch needlework appears to be original.
Provenance
Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814);
Descended through the Warren family;
Kenneth W. Van Blarcom Auctioneers and Appraisers, South Natick, Massachusetts, The Annual Spring Auction, March 31, 1996, lot 40 sold for $11,000;
David Schorsch Antiques, New York;
Robert E. Crawford, Richmond, Virginia;
Sotheby's New York, The Robert Crawford Collection, October 13, 2001, sale 7713, lot 105.
Descended through the Warren family;
Kenneth W. Van Blarcom Auctioneers and Appraisers, South Natick, Massachusetts, The Annual Spring Auction, March 31, 1996, lot 40 sold for $11,000;
David Schorsch Antiques, New York;
Robert E. Crawford, Richmond, Virginia;
Sotheby's New York, The Robert Crawford Collection, October 13, 2001, sale 7713, lot 105.
Literature
Lita Solis-Cohen, "Van Blarcom Has Good Sale," Maine Antique Digest, May 1996
Condition
Minor abrasion throughout commensurate with age.
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.