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Yup'ik Wood Mask
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wood
in the form of a fox, with protruding snout, slightly parted lips, pierced oval eyes, and tall ears, painted overall in red pigments; a smooth encircling groove around the crown and two drilled holes for suspension.
Provenance
Collected in the early 1900’s by Ann and Robert Sullivan
The Legacy Gallery, Seattle, 1977
William Ittmann Collection, Portland, Oregon, acquired from the above
The Legacy Gallery, Seattle, 1977
William Ittmann Collection, Portland, Oregon, acquired from the above
Condition
Very good condition. A knot in the wood, at the right side of the snout, may have come out and been re-glued although there is no obvious evidence of this. The ears have been restored. Very nice patina.
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.