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Bouclier, Golfe de Tomini ou Kulawi, Sulawesi, Indonésie
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier, Golfe de Tomini ou Kulawi, Sulawesi
- haut. 109 cm
- 43 in
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: some losses to the blackened patina on the fore edge of the shield and some losses to the attached fibres, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Trace of an old hand-written paper label to the 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. 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
L'étroit bouclier de section triangulaire - utilisé lors de combats au sabre ou de danses guerrières (Kaudern, 1917-20, fig. 113) - est superbement orné, sur sa face externe, d'une alternance de registres rigoureusement agencés, faits d'incrustations de plaques d'os triangulaires, de rangées de coquillages nassa et de crin, sur fond de patine noire. Il porte, au dos, une ancienne étiquette manuscrite.
cf. Grubauer (1913 : 47, pl. 30) et Benitez et Barbier (1998) pour des boucliers très comparables, le second dans les collections du Musée Barbier-Mueller.