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A carved ivory figure figure of Flora French, circa 1900
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 17 3/4 in.
- 45 cm
figure signed Musoty to the base.
Condition
As visible in the catalogue illustration, there are age cracks filled with dirt around her body. The base with carved flowers and leaves now with losses to petals in some places. Visible glue from previous repairs. Daisy to figure's right side replaced later with a compound material. Accident and restoration to her left arm now showing two restored seams. The flowers held in the basket on her head with extensive losses to petals. The fingers on her right arm lacking. Two fingers on left hand with unfinished restoration to carving.
Please note this lot contains endangered species and a CITES permit will be necessary for export. Please contact the department with any questions.
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.