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A COLLECTION OF FIVE FIGHTING CLUBS, NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND,
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- Largest: 79 cm Smallest: 61 cm
all carved in hardwood of circular section, including two forked throwing clubs, their entire surfaces replete with fine adze markings, together with three pineapple-headed clubs, all with traces of white pigment embedded in the striking section and two with traces of red pigment to the remainder of the club, old, shiny patina
Provenance
Robert Stewart of Southwick
Culgruff House, Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland
Christie's, Art Africain et Océanien, Paris, 11 June 2007, lot 225
Private collection
Culgruff House, Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland
Christie's, Art Africain et Océanien, Paris, 11 June 2007, lot 225
Private collection
Condition
There are no visible signs of repair or restoration to the five fighting clubs. There are some fine hairline cracks in the two larger pineapple headed clubs.
"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."