FINE AND RARE LARGE GILT MOLDED FULL-BODIED SHEET COPPER EAGLE WEATHERVANE, NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY
FINE AND RARE LARGE GILT MOLDED FULL-BODIED SHEET COPPER EAGLE WEATHERVANE, NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY
together with monumental stand.
Height 24 in. by Width 53 in. by Depth 38 in.
Condition Report:
In fine overall condition. The bottom ball that the eagle stands on has aged bullet hole. The proper left wing is bent slightly downward and the eagle has possibly been through two gilding campaigns.
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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.
Provenance:
Marna Anderson, New Paltz, New York.
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FINE AND RARE LARGE GILT MOLDED FULL-BODIED SHEET COPPER EAGLE WEATHERVANE, NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY
together with monumental stand.
Height 24 in. by Width 53 in. by Depth 38 in.
Condition Report:
In fine overall condition. The bottom ball that the eagle stands on has aged bullet hole. The proper left wing is bent slightly downward and the eagle has possibly been through two gilding campaigns.
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.
Provenance:
Marna Anderson, New Paltz, New York.
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