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Northern Plains or Plateau Fringed Hide Mirror Bag
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- buffalo hide, cloth, glass beadwork, metal beads, brass beads.
buffalo hide, green wool trade cloth, glass beadwork, tiny faceted metal beads, brass beads.
Provenance
Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection
Condition
Trimmed with buffalo hide fringe that is in very good condition. There are small areas on both sides of lose and/or missing beadwork. The bag is sewn with seed beads and tiny faceted metal beads as well as decorated with brass tacks. The green wool trade cloth is worn in places, especially so on the side not shown in the catalogue where there are two holes that have been stabilized with netting to prevent further erosion. Circa 1890.
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.