- 1205
NATIVE AMERICAN MAIDENAMERICAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | Native American MaidenAmerican School, 19th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- carved and polychromed pine figurehead
- Height 25 in. by Width 11 in. by Depth 15 1/2 in.
- circa 1840
Provenance
Dr. William Greenspon, New York;
Giampietro American Art and Antiques, New Haven, Connecticut.
Giampietro American Art and Antiques, New Haven, Connecticut.
Literature
Roger Ricco and Frank Maresca, American Primitive (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1988) p. 76, fig. 94;
Tom Geismar and Harvey Kahn, Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998) cat. no. 73, illus. in color.
Tom Geismar and Harvey Kahn, Spiritually Moving: A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998) cat. no. 73, illus. in color.
Condition
Wear, losses and age cracks consistent with age and use. It looks as if there were once arms, but they have been long detached.
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.