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Massue courte en néphrite, Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Massue courte en néphrite
- long. 39,5 cm
- 15 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), Londres
Christie's, Londres, 1961, n° 154
Collection Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola
Sotheby's, New York, 19 mai 2001, n° 55
Collection privée, Allemagne
Christie's, Londres, 1961, n° 154
Collection Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola
Sotheby's, New York, 19 mai 2001, n° 55
Collection privée, Allemagne
Literature
Reproduite dans:
Bassani et McLeod, Jacob Epstein Collector, 1989 : 147, n° 541
Bassani et McLeod, Jacob Epstein Collector, 1989 : 147, n° 541
Condition
Excellent condition overall. On one side, small area of few superficial losses to the nephrite, certainly inherent to the stone itself and present at the time of the club's manufacture.
"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
patu pounamou, sculptée dans une pierre d'une grande beauté, dont le poli met en valeur les nuances marbrées. Les massues courtes en néphrite, dites pounamou ("trésor vert") à la fois armes et insignes de prestige, étaient réservées à l'usage exclusif des chefs. cf. Moko Mead (1984 : 225, n° 149) pour une massue en néphrite conservée au Taranaki Museum, datant de la période Te Puawaitanga (1500 - 1800).