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Provenance

Private collection, New Jersey Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 2005 Condition Good condition, morning glory at the center of her forehead and her pinky have been replaced, there is a ½ inch spot of fill in her front garment and a ¼ inch spot of fill in her shoulder, a few spots of pitting. <br>Four inches of the 'egg and dart' design are missing from right back side of carved wooden base. 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 Other versions of this sculpture are in the collections of the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.

Catalog summary

Joseph Mozier Springtime inscribed J. Mozier Sc. and dated Rome 1869 on the base white marble height: 31 in. on a 39 in. carved wooden base (78.7 cm) Provenance Private collection, New Jersey Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 2005 Condition Good condition, morning glory at the center of her forehead and her pinky have been replaced, there is a ½ inch spot of fill in her front garment and a ¼ inch spot of fill in her shoulder, a few spots of pitting. <br>Four inches of the 'egg and dart' design are missing from right back side of carved wooden base. 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 Other versions of this sculpture are in the collections of the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.