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PENN FAMILY FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE CARVED MAHOGANY BONNET-TOP HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH OR GEORGE CLAYPOOLE, SR., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1745
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 98 1/2 in. by Width 45 1/2 in. by Depth 23 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. Finials and knee returns replaced and minor patching to applied carving.
Provenance
William Penn to Christina Penn, his daughter and then by descent in the family;
Sotheby's, New York, October 13, 2000, sale 7521, lot 320;
Jonathan Trace, Putnam Valley, New York.
Sotheby's, New York, October 13, 2000, sale 7521, lot 320;
Jonathan Trace, Putnam Valley, New York.
Literature
Andrew Brunk, "The Claypoole Family Joiners Of Philadelphia: Their Legacy and the Context of Their Work," American Furniture 2002, ed. Luke Beckerdite, (Hanover, New Hampshire: Chipstone Foundation distributed by University Press of New England, 2002), p. 166, fig. 25.
Condition
Finials and finials plinths replaced, replaced finials when first offered at Sotheby's still with piece, appears to retain its original hardware, secondary wood is poplar and Atlantic white cedar, knee returns replaced, bonnet dust boards replaced, various patches to drawers and applied carving.
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.