Joanne Rapp Gallery/The Hand and the Spirit, Scottsdale, Arizona
Private Collection, Arizona
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces present with natural wear, minor rubbing and light scuffs and scratches, as is consistent with age and gentle handling. The rich walnut body has lovely grain and is much more nuanced than in the catalogue illustration. The turned wood vessel with two hairlines in the wood which have been filled at the time of production. This is often found in monumental works by Moulthrop due to the fragility of the wood prior to varnishing. One is 16 in., radiating from the underside, and a second is approximately 5 in. along the globular body. The interior of the vessel with some minor surface dirt and waxy consistency to the varnish. Impressive in its scale and appearance, this rare vessel exhibits rich, natural coloring.
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.