IMPORTANT CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY CHEST-ON-CHEST, THE CASE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS AFFLECK (1740-1795), CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO HERCULES COURTENAY (1744-1784), PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1770

IMPORTANT CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY CHEST-ON-CHEST, THE CASE ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS AFFLECK (1740-1795), CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO HERCULES COURTENAY (1744-1784), PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1770

appears to retain a majority of its original cartouche and cast brass hardware
Height 88 in. by Width 47 ¼ in. by Depth 22 ¾ in.

Condition Report:
With its original cartouche. The cartouche with upper tip replaced, slight losses to leafage, proper right rosette hatched on back side, and lacking central rose carving.

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.

Provenance:
Robert Kennedy Wurts (1871-1944) and his wife, Katherine Beach Newbold Wurts (1874-1927);

Thence by descent to their daughter, who sold it at Sotheby’s, Fine Americana, October 26, 1991, sale 6227, lot 410;

The Phillip B. Steer Collection of Americana;

Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana: Silver, Porcelain, Prints, Folk Art and Furniture, January 22, 2000, Sale 7420, Lot 673;

C.L. Prickett Antiques, Yardley, Pennsylvania.