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A SPEARTHROWER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA,
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Length: 63.5 cm
the concave front decorated with nine elongated rectangular motifs overlayed with finely engraved meandering zig-zag designs tapering to a wooden barb attached with copper wire and spinifex resin, the reverse with finely scalloped adze markings and decorated with seven minimalistic footprint-like designs
Provenance
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, 26 and 27 June 2000, Melbourne, lot 183
Private collection, Victoria
Condition
This is a very early example which has a deep glossy patina all over. There is a deep surface crack running 30 cm down the left hand side of the front blade. The right hand corner of the blade appears to have suffered some water damage. Some of the resin surrounding the peg has fallen away.
"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."