VERY FINE AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOODEN PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD, CIRCA 1890
VERY FINE AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOODEN PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD, CIRCA 1890
16 by 16 in.
Condition Report:
There are remants of the original paint. Inpainting to the center circle. Part of the checkered lines have been re-touched. General age coat of varnish.
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:
Sotheby's New York, The American Folk Art Collection of Don and Faye Walters, October 25, 1986, sale 5534, lot 52;
Christie's New York, Pennsylvania German Folk Art from the Collection of Rose Anna and John Kolar, January 17, 2003, sale 1252, lot 823;
Stephen Score, Boston, Massachusetts.
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VERY FINE AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOODEN PARCHEESI GAMEBOARD, CIRCA 1890
16 by 16 in.
Condition Report:
There are remants of the original paint. Inpainting to the center circle. Part of the checkered lines have been re-touched. General age coat of varnish.
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:
Sotheby's New York, The American Folk Art Collection of Don and Faye Walters, October 25, 1986, sale 5534, lot 52;
Christie's New York, Pennsylvania German Folk Art from the Collection of Rose Anna and John Kolar, January 17, 2003, sale 1252, lot 823;
Stephen Score, Boston, Massachusetts.