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Trois parures de front, probablement Île de Malaita, Îles Salomon
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Trois parures de front, probablement Île de Malaita
- Giant clam (Tridacna Gigas) and Tortoise (Manouria Emys)
- diam. 13, 10,5 et 7,5 cm.
- 5, 4 and 3 in
Provenance
Collection H. M. Lissauer, Australie
Collection René et Odette Delenne, Bruxelles, acquis en 1967 et 1972
Collection René et Odette Delenne, Bruxelles, acquis en 1967 et 1972
Condition
Good condition overall. Minor marks, nicks, scratches and small chips consistent with age and 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. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Formés d'une plaque en écaille de tortue finement ajourée de motifs géométriques et montée sur un disque circulaire en tridacne, ces ornements frontaux dala illustrent superbement l'attention portée, dans les îles Salomon, à l'art de la parure. "Autrefois, les habitants des îles Salomon affirmaient leur statut et leur richesse par le port de parures précieuses d'une grande beauté. [...] l'ornement de tête dala avait particulièrement de la valeur" (Burt in Mélandrie, L'éclat des ombres. L'art en noir et blanc des îles Salomon, 2014, p. 101).