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Spatule à chaux en écaille de tortue, Aire Massim, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Spatule à chaux en écaille de tortue, Aire Massim
- haut. 21 cm
- 8 1/4 in
dont la forme évoque la pirogue mythique à mât unique et, en position inversée, le gobaela (sceptre-présentoir des richesses). L'équilibre parfait de la forme est accentué par la symétrie du décor ajouré, composé aux extrémités d'oiseaux marins aux lignes entrelacées, et sur la lame probablement d'une mante religieuse. Très grande délicatesse de la gravure, soulignée par les rehauts de chaux, et mise en valeur par les teintes nuancées et la transparence de l'écaille.
Provenance
Galerie Meyer, Paris
Literature
Reproduite et exposée dans:
Meyer, Spatules à chaux Massim / Lime spatulas, 2000 : 67, n° 69, catalogue de l'exposition, Galerie Meyer, Paris, 8 juin - 13 juillet 2000
Meyer, Spatules à chaux Massim / Lime spatulas, 2000 : 67, n° 69, catalogue de l'exposition, Galerie Meyer, Paris, 8 juin - 13 juillet 2000
Condition
Very good condition overall. Tiny loss to the end of one side, on the bird motif.
"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."