Bidspirit auction | William and Mary Maple Daybed

William and Mary Maple Daybed - William and Mary Maple Daybed Rhode Island, c. 1720, with green wool fabric cushion and gold piping. Provenance: Wunsch Americana Foundation and previously on loan at Brooklyn Museum of Art. 41 x 22 x 69 1/4 in. (104.1 x 55.9 x 175.9 cm.) Condition: Refinished. Formerly fitted with a rope, not fitted with an upholstered deck and a cushion on top. Reclining back formerly screwed closed. Patch and repair to one stile at crest. Probably broke when screwed shut. Other stile cracked and repaired. Wear to cushion with some tearing. Wear to stretchers and legs consistent with age and use. Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.