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Bouclier, Maring, Province de l'Ouest, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier, Maring, Province de l'Ouest
- wood
- haut. 122 cm
- 48 in
Provenance
Robert Bleakley, Australie
Collection Marcia et John Friede, New York
Le dos porte, inscrit à l'encre blanche, le numéro d'inventaire "N/A 92"
Condition
Good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Losses to the top of the shield, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Signs of use in combat to the surface, some cracks, scratches, and losses. Inventory number 'N/A 92' on the rear. Fine polychrome surface.
"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
"Les guerriers Maring attribuaient aux couleurs vives des motifs ornant leurs boucliers le pouvoir d'impressionner et d'effrayer leurs ennemis. Ils prenaient toute leur force lorsqu'ils étaient présentés en groupe, en mouvement et à distance" (Lowman, 1973 : 31). La beauté abstraite de ce bouclier est accentuée par le contraste entre les larges aplats polychromes et la vivacité du décor pointillé cernant les motifs.