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Rare Carved and Painted Pine Large Carousel Sea Lion, attributed to Gustav Bayol, Probably French, circa 1895
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood and glass
- Height 30 by Width 63 by Depth 12 inches
Hollow carved, in the round, painted dark brown with black markings, glass eyes. In old park paint.
Provenance
George Ross Starr, MD, Duxbury, Massachusetts
Literature
A similar piece is illustrated in Frederick Fried, A Pictorial History of the Carousel, New York, Vestal Press, 1982, p. 147
Condition
Lots of craquelure, several old layers of paint. Age splits, chips, consistent with age and use.
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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.