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Bouclier, aire Simbu, Hautes Terres orientales, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier, aire Simbu, Hautes Terres orientales
- haut. 100 cm
- 39 in
de forme rectangulaire, arrondi aux angles, décoré sur sa face de motifs géométriques incisés en pointillés, dessinant sur le pourtour des lignes et dans sa partie centrale des chevrons, des cercles et demi-cercles. Les bordures ont été volontairement noircies, laissant apparaître en réserve, sur l'un des côtés, une bande de zigzags. Le sommet est renforcé par une ligature de fibres végétales finement tressées, caractéristique des boucliers de cette région des Hautes Terres orientales. Belle patine d'usage, ancienne, avec traces de pigments noirs.
Provenance
Collection Jolika, Rye, San Francisco
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent withy age and use within culture. Some cracks on the bottom.
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.
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.