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Sioux Beaded and Fringed Hide Saddle Bags
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- buffalo hide
sinew sewn in pink and green against a light blue glass beadwork ground, with pairs of stylized butterflies, enclosed by a narrow beaded strip, in white, decorated with typical geometric designs, the ends trimmed with thick, supple cut buffalo hide fringe overlaid with red wool cloth panels.
Provenance
Reportedly Collected by Frank Horner, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who, according to family history, was a member of the troop that arrested Sitting Bull in Canada
By family descent to Michael Horner of Mississauga, Ontario
Donald Ellis Gallery
Acquired from the above in 1994
By family descent to Michael Horner of Mississauga, Ontario
Donald Ellis Gallery
Acquired from the above in 1994
Condition
Small areas of missing beadwork; wear to the red cloth; tear in the center hide connecting panel.
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.