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Pagaie cérémonielle , Îles Australes, Polynésie
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Pagaie cérémonielle
- haut. 104 cm
- 41 in
Provenance
Collection James Hooper, Arundel
Christie's, Londres, Oceanic Art from the James Hooper Collection, 17 juin 1980, n° 122
Collection privée
Christie's, Londres, Oceanic Art from the James Hooper Collection, 17 juin 1980, n° 122
Collection privée
Literature
Phelps, Art and artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas, The James Hooper Collection, 1976 : n° 643 (listée)
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Chips on three of the ten finial faces. A small hole – probably from a small knot in the wood - to the edge of the blade.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Cette pagaie cérémonielle de très belles proportions, superbement ornée d'un décor complexe très finement gravé, se distingue également par le pommeau sculpté de dix figures féminines dansantes.