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Wharton Esherick
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Wharton Esherick
- Stool
- incised W.E. /1962
- maple and ash
Provenance
Francis and Priscilla Merritt
Condition
Overall excellent original condition. The stool with minor surface scratches, a few scattered dings to the lower portions of the legs and some minor evidence of white paint residue. The stool is ever so slightly uneven.
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
Francis and Priscilla Merritt were hired as the founding directors of Haystack Mountain Schools of Crafts in 1950. They fostered an innovative approach to crafts education bringing both nationally and international recognized artists/craftsmen in a variety of fields to be the instructors during the summer sessions. The Haystack Scholarship Fund provides assistance to approximately one hundred students each summer, affording them the opportunity to further develop their work and careers in the arts.