Sale 261
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$30,000 – $50,000
Property from the Alice Welsh Skilling and Raymond Skilling Collection, Chicago, Illinois Provenance: Partridge Fine Art LTD., London, 1987
In overall good, stable, complete condition. Marble top intact without cracks, but having chipping and some areas of fill to back edge. All mounts present with even, bright patina. Both drawers with lock, having one key. Exterior finish to case intact, but with probable areas of restoration throughout including areas of in-painting. Oak drawer bottoms and back panels with age splits. Carcass and mounts appear to be primarily 18th century, but with later restorations.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.
Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
To request further details about this lot, please email conditionreports@freemansauction.com
Please email conditionreports@freemansauction.com for any additional information or questions you may have