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PAIR OF ENGLISH DUMMY BOARDS OF CHILDREN, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- board
- Heights 39 in. and 40 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, October 16, 2008, sale 8477, lot 31.
Condition
Girl with a restored break to her right arm; now with a metal plate to reverse for support. Some old wood worm to boards. Painting has been refreshed in areas. Losses to some areas of decoration; particularly to the dog's face and the girl's flowers. Boy with a chip to left side of headdress. Usual scratches, abrasions and chips to edges consistent with use and age.
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.