Lot 229
  • 229

Rare Brown-Painted Slat-Back Child's Armchair, Charles A. Demarest (c.1800-1826), Bergen County, New Jersey, Circa 1820

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • Height 26 3/8 in.
top of each pommel stamped: CAD, retains a dark historic surface.

Provenance

Alice Lake, Wycoff, New Jersey.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age and use. The rush seat having an old repair to the front center two-thirds. The top of the proper left finial was previously cracked and reglued (approximately 1.5 inches in height).
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.
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