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Raphia farinifera (Madagascar)
Estimate
5,500 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- raphia
- Dim. de l'ensemble : Larg. 38 cm ; prof. 15 cm ; haut. 46 cm
Infrutescence secondaire de Raphia farinifera (Gaertn.) Hyl. avec un fruit en coupe longitudinale et un fruit en coupe équatoriale. Cette composition est posée sur un plateau en érable ondé Acer pseudoplatanus L. R. farinifera est un palmier de zones humides, on le trouve souvent près des rivières et dans les marécages. Sa feuille pennée est l’une des plus grande au Monde, jusqu’à 20 mètres de long. L’infrutescence peut mesurer plus de 3 mètres.
Les piètements et cartel sont en bois de Pernambouc Caesalpinia equinata. L’ensemble protégé par un capot en verre avec cadre en laiton brasé à l’argent. Cartel d’identification.
Les piètements et cartel sont en bois de Pernambouc Caesalpinia equinata. L’ensemble protégé par un capot en verre avec cadre en laiton brasé à l’argent. Cartel d’identification.
Condition
Très bon état.
Very good condition
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.