Lot Details
Lot 77
Carved and Stained Wood Figure of a Blackamoor on a Pedestal
Modeled in a standing pose with outstretched arms, the hexagonal base with acanthus leaves and Viking masks. Height 55 1/2 inches.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for $2,125 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Restored.
Areas of wear to the surface patina, notably on the arms.
Evidence of break extending across both feet and the platform base itself. There is a large crack originating at the bottom edge of the robe on the figure's proper right side, which extends in an upwards direction up towards the hip and up the stomach area and then across the chest.
There is a similar crack on the opposite side, which also extends in an upward direction, however, it appears to stop approximately two-thirds of the way up the robe/skirt.
Some losses to the bottom edge of the robe/skirt.
Abrasions to edge on the pedestal base.
Does not appear to have been previously painted; there is only one area with traces of white paint, on the figure's forward right foot, located on top of two adjacent toes, which may be overpaint or paint drip; the robe has an area of old crusty patina (alligatored) that suggests the figure was never painted; no paint evidence on underside of figure either
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
Areas of wear to the surface patina, notably on the arms.
Evidence of break extending across both feet and the platform base itself. There is a large crack originating at the bottom edge of the robe on the figure's proper right side, which extends in an upwards direction up towards the hip and up the stomach area and then across the chest.
There is a similar crack on the opposite side, which also extends in an upward direction, however, it appears to stop approximately two-thirds of the way up the robe/skirt.
Some losses to the bottom edge of the robe/skirt.
Abrasions to edge on the pedestal base.
Does not appear to have been previously painted; there is only one area with traces of white paint, on the figure's forward right foot, located on top of two adjacent toes, which may be overpaint or paint drip; the robe has an area of old crusty patina (alligatored) that suggests the figure was never painted; no paint evidence on underside of figure either
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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