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Coupe, Golfe Huon, Style Tami, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Coupe, Golfe Huon, Style Tami
- long. 39 cm, larg. 26 cm
- 15 1/3 in, 10 1/3 in
Provenance
Jean-Jacques Laurent, Tahiti, circa 1970
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Stable crack to one corner, small section broken off one of the corner motifs, a small break to the underside of one of the mythical figures. Otherwise very good condition overall.
"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
La prise est sculptée en haut relief de deux êtres mythiques - probablement kani - émergeant en haut relief. La coupe se distingue par la rareté de sa forme rectangulaire et par sa belle patine d'usage, brune et grumeleuse, résultant d'une longue utilisation in situ.