- 83
Deux bracelets en ivoire, Arsi, Ethiopie
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Deux bracelets en ivoire, Arsi
- diam. 13, 6 cm et 12,7 cm
- 5 3/8 in and 5 in
composés de plusieurs anneaux superposés et rivetés entre eux par des clous en fer :
a. gravé de motifs en arêtes de poisson et muni de pendeloques en cuir et métal
b. décoré de pointillés poinçonnés et noircis. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
a. gravé de motifs en arêtes de poisson et muni de pendeloques en cuir et métal
b. décoré de pointillés poinçonnés et noircis. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Exhibited
b. African Forms, Cornell, 2004
Literature
b. Ginzberg, 2000 : 218
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
83B: Some small circular wood (?) inlays missing on side not visible in catalogue illustration.
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.