拍品 1269
  • 1269

DIANA THE HUNTRESSMANNER OF WILHELM HUNT DIEDERICH(1884-1953) | Diana the HuntressManner Of Wilhelm Hunt Diederich(1884-1953)

估價
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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描述

  • cut sheet iron weathervane
  • Height 35 in. by Length 60 in.
  • circa 1925
lacking arrow.

來源

Ricco-Maresca Gallery, New York;
Hill Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan;
Maurice Cohen, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

展覽

VanderWoude Tananbaum Gallery, San Francisco, 1989.

出版

Jean Lipman and Thomas Armstrong, Provocative Parallels (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1975) p. 47;
Tom Geismar and Harvey Kahn, Spiritually Moving:  A Collection of American Folk Art Sculpture (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1998) cat. no. 70, illus. in color. 

Condition

Wear and oxidation to the surface consistent with age and use. Appears to have an old black painted surface with losses. Few old cracks with minor repairs.
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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拍品資料及來源

The work was acquired by Mr. Teiger in 1995 as having been by the hand of Diederich.  In letters exchanged by Mr. Teiger and Mrs. Blake (Diederich's daughter), Mrs. Blake refutes that this work was by her father's hand.