John Henry Foley

Overall the condition of the copper statues is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There are some whitish dirt marks to both figures, and some dark marks as well as some greening to the bases. In addition there is some green dirt to the statue of Goldsmith, in particular to his proper left cuff and to the bottom of his waistcoat. There is some minor rubbing to the copper, notably to Goldsmith's upper back. There is particular dirt in the crevices, notably around the cuffs and hands. There is a slight unevenness to the top of Goldsmith's base behind his feet. There is some white paint residue to the proper right side of Goldsmith's base. There is greening to the interior of the frock coats between the legs of both figures. There are some sticker marks to the side of Burke's base by the signatures. The wood bases are in good condition with minor chips throughout and scratches to the paint work. There is minor craquelure to the paint and there is minor stable splitting to the wood consistent with the material. There are particular scratches to Goldsmith's base on the left side.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."