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Figure d'ancêtre, Bas Sepik, Aire Murik, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Figure d'ancêtre, Bas Sepik, Aire Murik
- wood
- haut. 36 cm
- 14 1/8 in
Provenance
Collection William Downing Webster (1868-1913), n° 4210
Collection du Général A.H.L.Pitt Rivers, acquise en mai 1899
Galerie Flak, Paris
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very good condition overall, the base of the figure with some chips and breaks.
"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
sculptée à la pierre, cette figure d'ancêtre se distingue par l'ancienneté de sa collecte et son illustre provenance. Le numéro "4210" correspond à l'inventaire de W.D. Webster tandis que la mention "NEWGUINEA - WBSTR - MAY 1899" aurait été inscrite par Harold St George Gray, en charge des acquisitions et des archives du Pitt Rivers Museum à Oxford. Belle et ancienne patine sombre.