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A Rare Carved and Painted Pine Figure of a Barber, American 19th Century
Estimate
40,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Height 20 1/4 in.
the free-standing full-length figure with walrus moustache; wearing a white coat and trousers, gold watch chain and brass buttons.
Provenance
Adele Earnest, Stony Point, New York;
Sotheby's, New York, The Distinguished Collection of the Late Stewart E. Gregory, January 29, 1979, sale no. 4209, lot 184.
Exhibited
The Museum of American Folk Art, New York, New York, "An Eye on America," March 13-May 14, 1972, p. 4 no. 17.
Condition
Chips to tip of left and right ear; thumb replaced; left pinky gone. Reglued feet. Otherwise, in excellent condition, with no apparent repaint.
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.