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FEDERAL FIGURED MAHOGANY TWO-DRAWER WORK TABLE, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 28 3/4 in. by Width 21 1/2 in. by Depth 16 1/4 in.
Provenance
Israel Sack Inc., New York
Literature
Israel Sack Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. 9, (Washington, DC: Highland House Publishers, Inc., 1989), fig. P6120, p. 2522.
Condition
Very minor scratches, marks, and small age cracks throughout. Repaired break to edge of one corner (2 x 1/2 inch). Later pieced-in patch to back of bottom board to compensate for shrinkage. Retains an old Newburyport shipping label to drawer bottom. White pine as secondary wood.
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.