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Large Chemehuevi Coiled Pictorial Storage Jar
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- grass
willow, devil's claw.
Provenance
Private New York Collection
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 1982, lot 104
Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection
Sold Sotheby's New York, October 1982, lot 104
Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection
Literature
American Indian Art Magazine, Spring 1983, vol. 8, no. 2, p. 20, illustrated
Condition
The weave and structure of the basket is in nearly pristine condition. The basin is slightly dusty. It appears that some fading has occurred, although the basket has been in the same condition since I first saw it in 1998.
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.