Lot 1100
  • 1100

Very Fine Pair of Queen Anne Shell-Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Philadelphia, Circa 1760

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • walnut
  • Height 41 in.
one chair marked I with slip seat marked III; each appears to retain their original surface.

Provenance

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan;
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana, January 22, 2001, sale 7590, lot 693;
Marguerite Riordan, Stonington, Connecticut

Condition

Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. One chair with a repaired 1 by 1 in. crack to the proper right of the crest.
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.