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Southern Highlands Shield, Papua New Guinea
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Christensen Fund (accession no. "61688")
William Evans, Sidney
Kevin Conru, Brussels
Marcia and John Friede, New York, acquired from the above
Literature
Kevin Conru, Oceanic Shields, Brussel, 2006, cat. 22
Condition
Very good condition overall; minor age cracks, nicks and scratches throughout; two small drill holes on reverse from previous mount; "CC 61688" in white pigment on small white area on reverse and "CF525" in white crayon on reverse; aged patina with polychrome pigment.
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.