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Woodlands Quilled Hide Tail Flap
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- deer hide
of tapering form, finely decorated in porcupine quillwork, with a series of thunderbird (?) motifs and linear designs, trimmed with tin cone suspensions inserted with (worn) dyed fur.
Provenance
Acquired from Hermann Vonbank, Munich, Germany
Collection of Herbert G. Wellington
Literature
Pleasing the Spirits, Douglas C. Ewing, New York, 1982, p. 89, pl. 14, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition for age with typical issues including minor fading, some stiffness to the hide and the fur inserts are quite worn. There are small areas of lose or missing stitches.
"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."