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FOUR HAND CLUBS, SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA,
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Lengths: 56 cm, 53 CM, 51.5 CM, 71 CM
carved in hardwood, all replete with fine adze markings overall, including two bulbous-headed throwing clubs and a mushroom-headed throwing club, together with a Victorian example with pointed
bulbous-headed striking section and an elongated shaft tapering to a ridged and pointed handle, old shiny patina overall
bulbous-headed striking section and an elongated shaft tapering to a ridged and pointed handle, old shiny patina overall
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Condition
The four hand clubs appear in good condition with no visible repairs or restoration. The mushroom headed club has been varnished.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cf. Cooper, C. et al, Aboriginal Australia, Australian Gallery Directors' Council, Sydney, 1981, pp.93-4, pls.S 67-8, S 74