Wyoming Furniture Company

with bull skull and arrow motifs

Commissioned by Harold Del Monte for Noble Hotel, Lander, Wyoming, circa 1945
American West, Ketchum, Idaho

Overall in very good condition. There are natural knots, irregularities and separations in the wood grain, typical for Inland fir, and this has been reinforced with wood infill in some areas at the time of production. The wood surfaces present with minor scattered scuffs, scratches, minor areas of rubbing and discoloration, consistent with age and gentle use. The front proper right foot with a minor loss to the wood that has been sensitively stabilized, measuring approximately 2 ¾ x ½ in. The paint on the apron and back splat motifs has been sensitively repainted in recent years. The leather is original and in good general condition, with minor craquelure on the back splat, as is common with this material over time. There is some fading to the leather grain, particularly across the seat, as well across the front edges and corners, largely from light rubbing over time. The center of the seat with two instances of wear to the leather revealing the linen backing underneath, both stable, the larger measuring approximately 3/16 x ¼ in. The brass tacks with some minor surface scratches and areas of rubbing, not visually distracting and consistent with age and gentle use.
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.