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CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED WALNUT SIDE CHAIR, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1760
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 40 1/2 in.
Slip seat inscribed Mrs. L... Wilson; chair marked VII.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar; all the corner glue blocks are replaced; proper left rear junction of side rail and back rail broken out and there is a 7 1/2 in. by 1/2 in. by 1 1/4 in. patch to stile; crest rail cracked at junction of splat; both stiles have been cracked and reglued at junction of crest rail; there is 1 in. by 1/4 in. abraision to proper right knee; proper left rear leg with chip to base; chair is loose in construction and needs to be reglued; the feet have lost approximately 3/8 in. in height.
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.