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A Fine Carved and Painted basswood Carousel Rocking Horse, David Lightfoot, Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 35 in.; length 47 in. (88.9cm; 119.38cm)
in original paint, mounted on red-painted and stencilled rockers.
Condition
paint loss in several areas as illustrated
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Around 1914 Philadelphia Toboggan Company staff carver, David Lightfoot, created three smaller versions of PTC outside row standing horses for his family. It is assumed that a painter from PTC helped finish the figures since they are exactly like original paint schemes from the PTC factory. This extremely rare figure is the only one of three still in its original paint.