- 874
Rare Canada Goose in Sentinel position, Alexandria Bay, New York, 1880 - 1890
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- painted wood
- Height 19 3/4 in. by Length 17 1/2 in. by Width 8 in.
Hollow-carved wood with polychrome, sealing wax eyes; in the original paint.
Provenance
David A. Schorsch and Eileen Smiles, American Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut, June, 1999.
Literature
Roger Ricco and Frank Maresca, American Verncular, Bulfinch, Little Brown, New York, 2002, p. 47.
Condition
Paint appears to be in good condition; the body open and hollow; no base.
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.
Catalogue Note
This decoy, in watch-gander position, is hollow-carved so it can sit on a sandbar. While the flock is feeding or roosting, one or more will assume a sentinel position standing guard for the others.