VERY FINE AND RARE AMERICAN CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WHIRLIGIG OF A WHALEMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
VERY FINE AND RARE AMERICAN CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WHIRLIGIG OF A WHALEMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
appears to retain its original paint.
Height 21 ½ in. by Depth 21 in. by Width 5 ¼ in.
Condition Report:
The figure has a wonderful age patina. It has typical scattered paint loss with the greatest concentration of loss on the left side front of jacket. Both boots have repairs near the front.
To request further information for this lot, please email americana@sothebys.com. Please note, however, detailed condition reports and photographs will be available starting September 30th after property arrives at Sotheby’s.
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:
Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
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VERY FINE AND RARE AMERICAN CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WHIRLIGIG OF A WHALEMAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
appears to retain its original paint.
Height 21 ½ in. by Depth 21 in. by Width 5 ¼ in.
Condition Report:
The figure has a wonderful age patina. It has typical scattered paint loss with the greatest concentration of loss on the left side front of jacket. Both boots have repairs near the front.
To request further information for this lot, please email americana@sothebys.com. Please note, however, detailed condition reports and photographs will be available starting September 30th after property arrives at Sotheby’s.
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:
Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
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