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Charles Rohlfs
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Rohlfs
- A Rare Wall Shelf
- with the maker's carved and painted "sign of the saw" cipher and dated 1901
- oak
Literature
Michael L. James, Drama in Design: The Life and Craft of Charles Rohlfs, Buffalo, NY, 1994, pp. 69 and 73 (for brackets and wall shelves used for display purposes)
Joseph Cunningham, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, New Haven, CT, 2008, pp. 178, 224-225 and 236 (for brackets and wall shelves used for display purposes)
Joseph Cunningham, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, New Haven, CT, 2008, pp. 178, 224-225 and 236 (for brackets and wall shelves used for display purposes)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original finish, with some occasional light surface scratches, minor surface abrasions and edge wear consistent with age and very gentle use. The top proper left scroll which extends from the side of the upper shelf with a re-glued old break at the very end of the scroll. The shelf suspends from two small C-shaped brackets which attach to the wall and conform to the cut-outs at the top of each side. These wall brackets are modern replacements and not the original hanging system for the piece. They do however provide a clever solution to allow the piece to hang without any physical stress to the shelf itself. The shelf displays beautifully in person, with dramatic lyrical lines and exquisitely carved decoration on each side.
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.