VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD, TIN AND METAL SIDEWHEELER 'PENOBSCOT' WEATHERVANE, PROBABLY EXECUTED IN MAINE, CIRCA 1890
VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT-DECORATED WOOD, TIN AND METAL SIDEWHEELER 'PENOBSCOT' WEATHERVANE, PROBABLY EXECUTED IN MAINE, CIRCA 1890
offered together with a large photograph of the original ship. (2 pieces)
Height 37 in. by Width 62 in. by Depth 10 in.
Condition Report:
Photograph: 26 1/2 by 46 in.
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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, TIN AND METAL SIDEWHEELER 'PENOBSCOT' WEATHERVANE, PROBABLY EXECUTED IN MAINE, CIRCA 1890
offered together with a large photograph of the original ship. (2 pieces)
Height 37 in. by Width 62 in. by Depth 10 in.
Condition Report:
Photograph: 26 1/2 by 46 in.
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:
Giampietro American Folk Art, New Haven, Connecticut.