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The Brown Family Set of Six Chippendale Carved Birchwood Side Chairs, Massachusetts, Circa 1775
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- birchwood
- Height 37 1/2 in.
seat rails marked I, II, III, IIII, V, and VI, with matching slipseats.
Provenance
Descended in the Brown Family, Providence, Rhode Island;
Ms. Florence Brown, Providence, Rhode Island;
Millman Antique Shop, Providence, Rhode Island.
Ms. Florence Brown, Providence, Rhode Island;
Millman Antique Shop, Providence, Rhode Island.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Refinished surface. The proper front left leg of one chair shows a crack at the junction with the seat rail, but does not seem to cause concern for the structural integrity. One chair bears an old letter from B.H. Millman to Mrs. Samuel Schwartz, dated November 22, 1954.
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.