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Figure de proue, Nouvelle-Géorgie, Îles Salomon et un album de 23 rares photographies des îles Salomon et de ses habitants, vers 1910
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Figure de proue, Nouvelle-Géorgie, Îles Salomon et un album de 23 rares photographies des îles Salomon et de ses habitants, vers 1910
- haut. 12,5 cm
- 5 in
Condition
Please refer to the department, + 33 1 53 05 52 67, alexis.maggiar@sothebys.com
"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 figures de proue NguzuNguzu de petite dimension sont rares. Cette "miniature" de facture ancienne en possède les caractéristiques classiques : le corps résumé à la représentation des bras et des mains, les pouces soutenant le menton prognathe, les yeux sertis de coquillages nautiles, le tenon à l'arrière percé de deux trous de fixation. Elle est accompagnée d'un album de rares photographies des îles Salomon et de ses habitants, prises vers 1910, chacune associée à une description élégamment manuscrite à l'encre blanche "Choisel Native Man Dance", Head of Malaita War Canoe..", "Group of Chiefs, Solomon Islands", etc.