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Wheeler Williams
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Wheeler Williams
- American Eagle
- inscribed Wheeler Williams and dated 1950 with copyright (on base)
- bronze with gold and silver leaf
- Height: 10 inches
- (25.4 cm)
Provenance
By descent in the family of the artist (to his daughter)
Purchased from the above by the present owner
Purchased from the above by the present owner
Condition
In generally good condition, scattered rubs and cracking to surface gold and silver leaf.
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.
Catalogue Note
American Eagle was commissioned originally as a carved wood lectern for West Point Academy. The present work is part of later edition in bronze with gold and silver leaf.