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Rare glazed red earthenware upright dog holding a jug, Samuel Bell or Solomon Bell (act. 1834-1882) Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 1850-1880
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- UPRIGHT DOG HOLDING A JUG
- Glazed red earthenware
- height 6 1/8 by depth 2 1/4 in.
- C.1850-1880
Provenance
George Horace Lorimer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bernard and S. Dean Levy, New York, 1977
Bernard and S. Dean Levy, New York, 1977
Exhibited
On loan to IBM from the George Horace Lorimer Collection, c. 1942-1977
Literature
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 155, fig. 119
Condition
Appears to be in excellent condition.
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.
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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.