A RARE BOWL, NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND,

this large example carved in softwood of crescent form, with a deep bowl tapering to rounded ends pierced twice at one end with an old break at the other, with broken pieces of bush string attached, the outer surface replete with broad adze markings, the interior roughly hewn and undecorated

Robert Stewart of Southwick
Culgruff House, Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland
Christie's, Art Africain et Océanien, Paris, 11 June 2007, lot 223
Private collection

There are no visible repairs or restoration to this rare bowl. There is an old and substantial break at one end that may have occurred prior to it's collection. Please look at the online illustration or request more detailed images through the department administrators to see the old damage.
"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."