- 1492
'FAIRMOUNT' CEREMONIAL PARADE FIRE HAT
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Oil paint, gilding, and stencilwork on pressed felt
- 6 by 14 by 12 in.
Made in Philadelphia circa 1850.
Provenance
Collection of Mercer Museum, Doylestown, Pennsylvania;
James and Nancy Glazer, American Antiques, Bailey Island, Maine
James and Nancy Glazer, American Antiques, Bailey Island, Maine
Condition
Losses around the edge of the brim of hat. Several repaired creases and breaks at brim. Scattered areas of inpainting overall. Inpainting in various areas.
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
The image depicted is based on William Rush's sculpture "Water Nymph and Bittern" originally commissioned for Philadelphia's Center Square Waterworks (1799-1815). It was later moved to Fairmount.