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BRASSARD D'ARCHER,VALLÉE DE LA WAHGI, RÉGION FRONTALIÈRE ENRE LA PROVINCE DE SIMBU ET CELLES DES WESTERN HIGHLANDS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
200 - 300 EUR
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Description
- haut. 16,5 cm ; 6 1/2 in
Brassard d'archer,Vallée de la Wahgi, Région frontalière enre la Province de Simbu et celles des Western Highlands, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Dr Martha Koller (1895-1976), acquis in situ ca. 1930
Christies, Paris, Juin 2006, n° 265
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney, acquis lors de cette vente
Christies, Paris, Juin 2006, n° 265
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney, acquis lors de cette vente
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Minor scratches, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Two cracks to the bottom extending up, approximately 6cm and 4cm long with what looks to be minor native restoration. Good preservation of the orange pigment, but wear to pigment in some places. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-119 to inside of arm guard. Old Dr Koller sticker reading “Armring (fga)” on inside of arm guard.
"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."