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Cuiller, îles de l'Amirauté
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Cuiller, îles de l'Amirauté
- haut. 30 cm
- 11 3/4 in
la forme caractérisée par la très belle opposition entre la rondeur du profond cuilleron en péricarpe de noix de coco et le manche étroit, aux formes anguleuses, fixé par une gomme végétale à base de noix de parinarium. La tête au visage tendu vers l'avant domine la prise ajourée gravée de chevrons, la rigueur des lignes animée par la légère asymétrie et le petit mouvement de la tête, penchée vers la gauche. Très belle patine profonde, sombre, brun rouge sur les parties saillantes. Le socle est d'Inagaki.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Morris J. Pinto, New York, 1956/1957
Condition
Thin, short (2,5 cm) open crack on the coconut bowl, next to the handle. Otherwise very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The ladle fixed to the base by a nail.
For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com + 33 1 53 05 53 39
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les cuillers des îles de l'Amirauté présentent généralement un manche zoomorphe ou de forme géométrique ajourée. Rares sont celles offrant, comme ici, la représentation d'une tête humaine. A la rareté de l'iconographie s'ajoute la beauté de sa stylisation géométrique et la profonde patine attestant sa grande ancienneté.