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A Maori greenstone pendant, New Zealand
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
of typical form with black-lip pearl oyster (pinctada margaritifera) eyes; handwritten label 'HEi TiKi N. ZEALAND 18-19C - ExCol Beasley - BALM -' in black ink on reverse; aged softly worn surface.
Provenance
Harry G. Beasley (1881 - 1939), Chislehurst, England
John J. Klejman, New York
Acquired from the above on January 3, 1975
Condition
Good condition overall; shell inlay missing in left eye as seen on photograph; chipped on left side of head and minor chips on reverse.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.