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RARE WHALEBONE TRICK SKELETON IN COFFIN, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description
- whalebone
- Length 20 in. by Width 2 3/4 in. by Depth 1 3/4 in.
Fully articulated spring-loaded skeleton in black silk-lined coffin.
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, February 15, 1980, lot 1365;
George Schoellkopf;
Christie's, New York, June 30, 1995, sale 7739, lot 64.
George Schoellkopf;
Christie's, New York, June 30, 1995, sale 7739, lot 64.
Condition
The lid has become detatched from coffin the hinges remain with the piece. Some losses to the fabric. One arm slightly loose.
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.