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Tlingit Polychrome Wood Rattle
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
with a long cylindrical handle, drilled with a series of holes for suspensions (now missing), emerging to a deeply convex rounded head, finely carved in the shape of a totemic animal, probably a sculpin, with thick parted lips, flaring nostrils, large circular eyerims and backswept fins, painted in black, vermillion red and bluish green pigments; rich patina overall.
Condition
Fine hairline splits on the handle and on the head but stable. Remains of animal glue on the handle.
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
For related examples of this style of rattle see Wardwell, 1996, pp. 278-79. For a related example of a carved sculpin figure see Fitzhugh and Crowell, 1988, p. 153.