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Flathead Beaded Hide and Cloth Cradle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- deer hide
of classic form, composed of wood board, wrapped in cloth and overlaid with a hide panel, stitched in opaque and translucent glass beadwork, with floral motifs.
Provenance
Mary Isabelle Jeffers
Collection of Herbert G. Wellington
Literature
Pleasing the Spirits, Douglas C. Ewing, New York, 1982, p. 373, pl. 458, illustrated
Condition
Poor condition. There is extreme wear to the wool cloth, and the whole is slipping from its frame. Advise firsthand inspection.
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.