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Rare Federal Red-Painted Maple ‘Pencil-Post’ Doll's Bedstead, Attributed to Samuel Demarest (1784-1815), Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, Circa 1815
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- maple
- Height 15 1/4 in. by Width 12 5/8 in. by Depth 9 3/4 in.
a rope bed, with turned and tapering posts, shaped head and foot board; with machine embroidered scallop-eged quilt; cotton bolster; the canopy and dust skirt made from 19th century floral printed cotton fabric with maroon lining.
Provenance
Donald H. Ladd, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
Condition
With minor scrapes on the posts.
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.
Catalogue Note
Ladd states this bed was made by Samuel for his daughter Maria, born December 8, 1807.