VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD MILLINERY TRADE BUST, CIRCA 1880
VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD MILLINERY TRADE BUST, CIRCA 1880
Depicting a lady of fashion wearing a feathered hat.
Height 37 ½ in. by Width 16 in. by Depth 16 ½ in.
Condition Report:
In very fine overall condition with much of the original paint apparently in tact and minor inpainting to the brim of the hat. Scattered paintr flaking throughout commensurate with age and use. The brim of the hat with V-shaped repair. Old break to bottom proper left lower most scroll missing.
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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.
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Provenance:
Giampietro American Folk Art, New Haven, Connecticut.
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VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD MILLINERY TRADE BUST, CIRCA 1880
Depicting a lady of fashion wearing a feathered hat.
Height 37 ½ in. by Width 16 in. by Depth 16 ½ in.
Condition Report:
In very fine overall condition with much of the original paint apparently in tact and minor inpainting to the brim of the hat. Scattered paintr flaking throughout commensurate with age and use. The brim of the hat with V-shaped repair. Old break to bottom proper left lower most scroll missing.
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:
Giampietro American Folk Art, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Time, Location
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