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Carved and Painted Pine American Eagle Weathervane and Whirligig, American, circa 1930
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Carved and Painted Pine American Eagle Weathervane and Whirligig, American, circa 1930
- pine
- Height 20 1/2 in; Length 10 1/2 in.
- height 20 ½ in.; length 10 ½ in.
An American eagle with metal legs taking flight perched on a "tramp-art" carved steeple above tin directionals with pinwheels; two birds fore and aft.
Provenance
Leo and Dorothea Rabkin, New York;
Sotheby's New York, Important American Folk Art and Furniture: The Distinguished Collection of the Late Stewart E. Gregory, January 27, 1979, sale 4209, lot 113
Exhibited
American Folk Sculpture, The Museum of American Folk Art, New York, New York, January - June, 1983
Condition
minor loss to paint. Upper finial comes off.
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.