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CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT SLANT-FRONT DESK, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1775
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 45 in. by Width 43 1/2 in. by Depth 25 1/2 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. Feet with repairs.
Condition
appears to retain its original hardware; refinished; secondary wood is white pine; drawer bottoms patched and repaired; cracks taped and re-glued on drawer bottoms; proper right rear foot glue blocks lost and replaced; interiors of drawers varnished; interior pigeon hole compartments varnished; hinges and lock on fall-lid replaced; 10" by 1 1/2 in. patch to proper right writing surface at junction of hinge; backboards painted black; 2 in. by 1/4 in. patch to top at location of lock.
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.