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Delaware Painted Wood Mask
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- wood
of deeply convex form, roughly carved to resemble a human face, with parted lips, deep set eyes and large forehead incised with lines, the whole painted in alternating panels of color.
Provenance
Reportedly collected in Copan OK in 1930s
Collection of K. Mynter
Collection of Herbert G. Wellington
Literature
Pleasing the Spirits, Douglas C. Ewing, New York, 1982, pp. 116-117, pl. 62, illustrated
Condition
Typical wear for its age. Small chip out of the forehead and minor surface abrasion.
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.