Bidspirit auction | Chippendale Walnut Side Chair

Chippendale Walnut Side Chair - Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Boston, Mass., c. 1775, appears to retain its original surface. Provenance: Stephen Score, Boston, Massachusetts 38 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (97.2 x 57.2 x 52.1 cm.) Condition: Imperfections and wear to surface. Small loss to portion of splat. One side stretcher in need of repair. Tenon broke. Chips to pads on front feet. Bruise to center of splat. Bruising and abrasions consistent with age and use. Chair can use a little tightening. Old dry, grungy surface. Maple seat frame appears old and likely original. Previously fitted with webbing that wrapped frame. Numerous nail history. Overall 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.