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Collection of Seven Rowing Toys Early 20th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
Comprising a low profile Plank single scull, a blue canoe with single rower, two Arnold single sculls, a French single scull, a German lithographed articulated boat with one rower, together with a Venetian gondola toy with standing gondolier. All but Plank are fitted with keywind mechanisms.
Lengths range from 6 to 13 ½ inches
Lengths range from 6 to 13 ½ inches
Condition
Plank has only minor wear, canoe is in excellent condition except for corrosion on one oar, wear on oar of one Arnold boat, the French single scull has replacement oars, light corrosion on its yellow shell, severe flaking on gondola toy and the figure has been resoldered on the boat.
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.