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Casse-tête, Grand Chaco , Nord de l'Argentine
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Casse-tête, Grand Chaco
- haut. 58 cm
- 22 3/4 in
La lame puissante faite d'une vertèbre animale à l'extrémité taillée en pointe est montée sur un manche droit, entièrement recouvert d'une ligature en écorce. A la beauté fatale des formes naturelles s'ajoute celle des teintes anciennes et nuancées, crème et brun jaune. cf. Force (1971 : 365, n° 1724) pour une hache comparable dans la collection James Hooper.
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A few small breaks in the ligature.
"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."