CARVED AND PAINTED PINE POLICEMAN WHIRLYGIG, AMERICAN, CIRCA 1900
CARVED AND PAINTED PINE POLICEMAN WHIRLYGIG, AMERICAN, CIRCA 1900
With handled bar mustache and navy blue uniform.
Height 13 ¾ in. by Width 3 ¾ in. by Depth 2 ⅜ in.
Condition Report:
In fine condition with historic paint and no apparent signs of inpainting. Overall aged varnish and wear from handling. Red and yellow paint on collar and hat brim contain some loss. Missing pin on brass plate on hat brim. Old replacement of pin holding arms. Shallow puncture points on mustache, chest proper left side, and lower jacket proper right side.
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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.
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CARVED AND PAINTED PINE POLICEMAN WHIRLYGIG, AMERICAN, CIRCA 1900
With handled bar mustache and navy blue uniform.
Height 13 ¾ in. by Width 3 ¾ in. by Depth 2 ⅜ in.
Condition Report:
In fine condition with historic paint and no apparent signs of inpainting. Overall aged varnish and wear from handling. Red and yellow paint on collar and hat brim contain some loss. Missing pin on brass plate on hat brim. Old replacement of pin holding arms. Shallow puncture points on mustache, chest proper left side, and lower jacket proper right side.
To request further information for this lot, please email americana@sothebys.com.
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.
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