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Deux spatules à chaux, Aire Massim, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux spatules à chaux, Aire Massim
- wood, glass and coral beads
- a. long. 24 cm, b. long. 25 cm
- 9 1/2 in, 9 7/8 in
Provenance
a.
Fenton and Sons, Londres
Pitt Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, acquis le 10 juillet 1895
Collection privée
Inscription à l'encre blanche "P.1189." et ancienne étiquette "Fenton, 11, New Oxford St., London"
b.
Collection Eva Cutter, Londres
Pitt Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, acquis de W.D. Webster le 15 juillet 1895
Collection privée
Inscription à l'encre blanche "BT. OF MISS CUTTER. JULY 1895. LIME SPOON, NEW GUINEA P.1155"
Fenton and Sons, Londres
Pitt Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, acquis le 10 juillet 1895
Collection privée
Inscription à l'encre blanche "P.1189." et ancienne étiquette "Fenton, 11, New Oxford St., London"
b.
Collection Eva Cutter, Londres
Pitt Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, acquis de W.D. Webster le 15 juillet 1895
Collection privée
Inscription à l'encre blanche "BT. OF MISS CUTTER. JULY 1895. LIME SPOON, NEW GUINEA P.1155"
Literature
Illustrées à l'aquarelle dans le catalogue d'Augustus Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers, Seconde collection : (a.) vol. III, p.1189 ; (b.) vol. III, p. 1155
Condition
Both spatulas are in very good condition with traces of wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The smaller one retains a necklace and a belt made of glass beads and another string made of coral beads. An inventory number, P. 1189, is written in white on one side of the blade. A humidity stain is visible on this same side. The other side shows an old label partly erased with number , Fenton, 11, New Oxford St., London.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."