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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
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.
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.