VERY RARE SET OF TWELVE CLASSICAL CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS, New York, Circa 1820

Three chairs with both ears restored; one chair with one ear restored; one chair with restored break to proper right front knee (8 inches in height) and one ear restored; three chairs with both ears restored and restored breaks to the proper left knee (measuring 6 x 1 x 1 1/2, 3 x 1 x 1, and 3 x 1 x 1/2 inches); one chair with restored breaks to both knees (left: 3 x 1 x 1; right: 6 x 1 x 1 1/2), both ears restored, and patched holes around join between proper left back leg and seat frame; one chair with various patches and restored cracks around intersection of top rail with the stiles, a patch to stile at juncture with proper right back leg and seat frame (approximately 10 inches in length); one chair with 1 ear restored and patch to left knee (3 x 1 x 1/2); one chair with 1 ear restored and restorations to both knees (left: 3 x 1 x 1; right: 6 x 1 x 2 1/2), with inside of back proper left leg with a 12 inches in length restoration at join with seat.
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.