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A COLLECTION OF TEN FIGHTING CLUBS, QUEENSLAND,
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Average length: 69cm
all with pointed or forked finials at the striking end, eight pineapple-headed, variously decorated with traces of Reckitt's blue, red, white and yellow pigment, the fluted shafts of circular section tapering to points at the distal ends. All incorrectly marked Bathurst/Melville Island Nos. 20-30, all with old patina
Provenance
Lord McAlpine of West Green
Bishops House Collection, BH# P120, 115, 119, 111, 106, 114, 112, 113, 116, 72
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 26-27 June 2000, lot 331
Private collection
Condition
The clubs appear in good condition consistent with age and use. The areas of pigment have faded with only trace remaining. there are small areas of the tips missing at the pinted ends of the clubs. Image in the catalogue is accurate and colouring is true to life. All clubs are presented with a stand.
"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."