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A Buka or Bougainville Islands ceremonial oar, Solomon Islands
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
the thin lanceolate blade supporting the delicate janiform head; illegible accession no. in red pigment on bottom, label inscribed with green ink 'BOUGAINVI[LLE CE]REMONIAL OAR [...]NG'; aged surface with red, black and white pigment.
Provenance
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 4, 1967, lot 105
Acquired at the above auction
Condition
Very good condition overall. Very minor abrasions to lower tip.
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.