- 83
Conch Trumpet, Solomon Islands
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- giant triton, Charonia tritonis shell
- Height: 15 1/2 inches (39.4 cm)
inscribed on the interior in black ink with:
103031
L. 1602/409
Salomonen.
Muscheltrompete. Kol. Mus. Berlin.
And on the side:
103031 K.M.B and 103031 Kibler
103031
L. 1602/409
Salomonen.
Muscheltrompete. Kol. Mus. Berlin.
And on the side:
103031 K.M.B and 103031 Kibler
Provenance
Presumably collected in situ in the Solomon Islands by Mr. Kibler (no. "103031")
Kolonial Museum Berlin (nos. "103031" and ‘L.1602. 409’), given by the above
Private Collection, New York
Kolonial Museum Berlin (nos. "103031" and ‘L.1602. 409’), given by the above
Private Collection, New York
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Small section of bottom-most element (central curl) broken and glued. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips consistent with age and use. Old chipping to edges. Small patch of old adhesive on one side. Fine surface, rubbed and word from use.
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
The Deutsches Kolonialmuseum in Berlin-Moabit existed from 1899 to 1915 and intended to inform the German public of its colonial territories overseas. In its heyday the museum’s holdings comprised more than 70,000 artefacts and visitor numbers between 1899 and 1911 amounted to 481,259. Due to financial distress the museum was closed in 1915 with parts of its contents sold or transferred to other institutions, including the Linden-Museum, Stuttgart, and the Ethnologisches Museum, Berlin. See Esser (1986: 65-94).