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Massue de pêche, probablement Haïda ,Côte nord-ouest
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Massue de pêche, probablement Haïda
- haut. 64 cm
- 25 1/4 in
sculptée dans un bois dense, l'extrémité évasée, de section rectangulaire. La partie médiane montre un masque tiré de la mythologie, le visage vu de profil doté de traits puissants : épaisse langue saillante, narines circulaires percées, yeux en amande placés dans des orbites profondes, pupilles en léger relief, arcades sourcilières proéminentes. Patine brune, brillante.
Provenance
Collection Wellman
K.J. Hewett, London
Sotheby's, New York, juin 1997, n° 238
Collection privée, New York
Condition
The club is in very good original condition.
"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."