ENOCH WOOD PEARLWARE BUST OF REVEREND GEORGE WHITEFIELD, CIRCA 1800

Impressed THE REV. ^D JOHN WHITFIELD, DIED SEPT. 30, 1770, AGED 56. ENOCH WOOD, SCULP. BURSLEM.

Freeman's Auctions, Philadelphia, April 14, 1999, lot 128.

The black has misfired and has a mottled brownish appearance. There is some minor and occasional flaking/glaze losses to the black enamels, some of which have been touched up. There is a 1/4-inch restored flat chip to the edge of his left apron. The base has been broken off at one corner into two pieces and glued back with a few associated small chips at the breakage points.
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.

A larger (17 in. high) example of this model is illustrated in Frank Falkner, The Wood Family of Burslem, pl. XXXV, no. 120.