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Iatmul Male Figure, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood, human hair
- Height: 56 1/4 in (142.9 cm)
the beard made of Human (Homo sapiens) hair.
Provenance
Claire and Ernest Zeisler, Chicago
Julius and Josefa Carlebach, New York (inv. no. "21350 / 24554"), acquired from the above in November 1960
Zafrira and Itzhak Shoher, Tel Aviv, acquired from the above
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and use. Feet with chips as shown in catalogue photograph. Insect damage (worming) throughout. Pierced twice in top of head. Minor chipping to holes for attachment around edge of face. Human hair attachments fragile but very well-preserved; attachment to head reinforced with black thread. Fine varied aged patina with white, black, and red pigment. Fixed permanently to wood base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The form of the head of the present figure relates to Iatmul gable masks of the Middle Sepik region, which are carved in shallow relief with bold, graphic facial features. For a closely related mask previously in the JOLIKA collection of Marcia and John Friede, New York, see Friede (2005: 110, cat. 172).