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Louche en corne de mouflon et de chèvre des montagnes ,Tlingit,Côte nord-ouest
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Tlingit
- Louche en corne de mouflon et de chèvre des montagnes
- long. 24 cm
- 9 1/2 in
Le cuilleron piriforme, translucide, est prolongé par un manche effilé fixé par des attaches en cuivre, ce dernier très finement sculpté d'un personnage humain accroupi et enveloppé par une grande figure d'oiseau, elle-même dominée par un autre oiseau. Elle porte, à l'intérieur du cuilleron, une ancienne étiquette mentionnant : "bowl from horn of mountain sheep; handle from horn of mountain goat. Alaska".
Condition
The spoon is in very good original condition. There is an old label affixed to the bowl.
"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."