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Carved, Gessoed and Painted Wood "Comical Bust" Show Window Figure, Attributed to William Demuth (b.1836), New York, Circa 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- painted wood
- Height 24 in.
carved and painted in the round, the bust-length figure with extended right hand; missing original clay pipe.
Provenance
Alfred Stainforth, Boston, Massachusetts.
Condition
Repainted and lacking clay pipe.
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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.