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QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT CLOTHES PRESS, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1760 |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 92 1/2 in. by Width 49 1/4 in. by Depth 22 5/8 in.
Provenance
Christies, New York, Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints, Folk Art and Decorative Arts, January 26, 1995, Sale 8076, Lot 165;
C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Wear, discoloration, and age cracks commensurate with age and use. Refinished. Few minor losses to edges of the scrolled apron. There is a 1 in. by 3 in. patch to the proper left corner of the cornice. The lock mechanism is replaced.
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.