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Thomas Molesworth
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Molesworth
- Pair of Balustrades from Old Lodge, Colorado
- wrought-iron
- one: 29 1/2 x 69 in. (74.9 x 175.3 cm)the other: 29 1/2 x 62 1/2 in. (74.9 x 158.6 cm)
with horse motif
Provenance
Commissioned by George Sumers for Old Lodge, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, circa 1935
Dr. and Mrs. George S. Bayoud, by acquisition of Old Lodge, circa 1985
Christie's New York, Furnishings from Thomas Molesworth's "Old Lodge" for George Sumers, June 7, 1995, lot 1
Dr. and Mrs. George S. Bayoud, by acquisition of Old Lodge, circa 1985
Christie's New York, Furnishings from Thomas Molesworth's "Old Lodge" for George Sumers, June 7, 1995, lot 1
Condition
Overall in very good age-appropriate condition. The surfaces overall present with scattered lifting and losses to the paint and some oxidation throughout, consistent with age and outdoor use, the largest loss overall located to the horse's head on one balustrade measuring approximately 1 x 1 ½ in. One balustrade with two and the other with three of the baseplates sawed off during removal, where the rails would have been screwed into the newel post. Each balustrade has likely been repatinated at some stage in their history. Overall a creative motif, originally designed to flank the front steps of Molesworth's historic "Old Lodge" commission.
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.