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Bouclier, nord-est du Queensland, Australie
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier, nord-est du Queensland
- Wood and pigments
- haut. 102,5 cm
- 40 1/4 in
Provenance
Collection privée, Royaume-Uni, acquis en 1955 à Birmingham auprès d'un ancien missionnaire
Bonhams, Londres, 20 juillet 2005, n° 39
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Very dry wood with ridged grain, as visible in the catalogue illustration, more pronounced to the rear. A few occasional signs of light insect wear. Fine worn patina with traces of white, black and ochre pigments.
"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 beauté abstraite de cet ancien bouclier des peuples de la "rain forest" (nord du Queensland) relève d'un vocabulaire éminemment symbolique. Evoquant divers phénomènes issus des mondes humains et surnaturels, les motifs - plantes, arc-en-ciel, etc. - étaient associés à la terre d'origine et aux rêves de leurs propriétaires (Morphy, 1998 : 348- 351). A la différence des boucliers de danse strictement ovales et de plus petite dimension, ceux adoptant une forme légèrement excentrique, comme ici, sont identifiés comme des boucliers de guerre (Kjellgren, 2007 : 145).