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Grand brise-lame, aire Massim, îles Trobriand, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Grand brise-lame, aire Massim, îles Trobriand
- haut.100 cm
- 39 in
Cet élément de proue de pirogue lagim, sculpté dans un bois lourd au moyen d'un outil en pierre, montre une forme inhabituelle asymétrique, avec un décor gravé et ajouré caractéristique : la face entièrement ornée de têtes d'oiseaux stylisés à bec recourbé, dessinant une série de motifs curvilignes spiralés. Très belle qualité de la gravure. Traces de pigments rouges, blancs et noirs dans les creux de la gravure.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Harry Beran
Collection Jolika, Rye, San Francisco
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within culture. Piece broken, in need of restoration.
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.