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Pendentif en ivoire d'éléphant, Dinka, Soudan
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Dinka
- Pendentif en ivoire d'éléphant
- long. 26, 5 cm
- 10 1/4 in
le pectoral de très belle dimension, épais, dessinant un croissant, la surface ornée de trois larges cercles concentriques gravés en pointillé, au tracé émoussé. Il est percé de deux trous de portage, permettant d'équilibrer son large volume, une fois suspendu par la lanière en cuir au tressage serré. Belle patine, laiteuse, de l'ivoire, jauni sur la surface interne.
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Superficial hairline cracks.
"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."