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Sioux Catlinite Effigy Pipe Stem With Bowl, Great Plains
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
catlinite, wood.
Provenance
Maine State Museum, Augusta, Maine
Bill Guthman, Westport, Connecticut, acquired prior to August 26, 1990
George Shaw, Aspen CO
Private East Coast Collection, acquired from the above
Bill Guthman, Westport, Connecticut, acquired prior to August 26, 1990
George Shaw, Aspen CO
Private East Coast Collection, acquired from the above
Condition
Very good condition with minor wear from age and handling.
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.