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Charles Rohlfs
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Rohlfs
- "Flemish" Bellows
- with carved and painted "sign of the saw" cypher and dated 1902
- oak, copper, leather and with the original wrought iron nails
Literature
Will M. Clemens, "A New Art and a New Artist," The Puritan, August 1900, p. 585
Clara Ruge, "Das Kunstgewerbe Amerikas," Kunst und Kunsthandwerk, March 1902, p. 138
Joseph Cunningham, The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs, New Haven, CT, 2008, p. 136 (for a related bellows design)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The oak surfaces appear to retain their original finish throughout, with some occasional light surface scratches, abrasions and edge wear consistent with age and gentle use. The leather has been replaced. All of the iron tacks supporting the leather appear original and undisturbed. The copper spout with one small surface indentation, and with surface soiling, discoloration and small minor traces of surface oxidation. The bellows have great sculptural presence with superb crisp carving.
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.