Lot 264
  • 264

Chippendale Figured Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase, Massachusetts, circa 1785

Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 96 1/2 in. by Width 89 1/2 in. by Depth 21 1/4 in.
Label on backboard inscribed Bequest to Charles S. Stuart?

Provenance

John Walton, Inc., New York;
Sotheby's New York, Important Americana, January 18 and 19, 2001, sale 7590, lot 662

Condition

secondary wood is white pine and poplar; please note that cornice does detach; refinished; minor scratches and blemishes to surface.
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.