Saint Anthony's Church Rectory, Cody, Wyoming
Fighting Bear Antiques, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, dents, marks, and some minor areas of rubbing, consistent with age and gentle use. There are natural knots, irregularities, and separations in the wood grain, typical for Inland fir, which have been reinforced with wood infill in areas by Molesworth at the time of production; the infill with a few scattered abrasions and minor losses throughout, particularly to the rear proper right leg, measuring approximately 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. The rear proper left foot also with a minor loss to the infill measuring approximately 3/8 x 1/8 x ¼ in. The edge of the underside of the proper right arm with a small loss to the wood measuring approximately 5/8 x 3/8 in. The leather is original; its surfaces with some areas of craquelure and with scattered surface scratches, nicks, dents, and instances of rubbing, the latter concentrated to the front of the arms, all consistent with age and use. The seat surface and edges with some creasing and wear to the leather, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The brass tacks with some minor surface scratches and areas of rubbing, not visually distracting and consistent with age and gentle use.
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.