- 1309
Carved and Painted Pine Show-Window Figure or Amusement Park Figure, 19th Century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- pine
- Height 34 in. by Width 21 in.
carved in the round with paint over gessoed ground, open mouth and staring eyes.
Provenance
Collection of the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Scotland;
John Bell, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1952.
John Bell, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1952.
Condition
Wear commensurate with age and use. Several layers of re-paint in the face where splits have occured (right of mouth). Repaint is good, recreating color in blush of cheeks, eye lashes, and stripes in cap. Tiny worm damage on the base would suggest English origin. With chips, losses and abrasions.
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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.