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Siège zoomorphe, Nukuoro, Îles Carolines, Micronésie
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Siège zoomorphe, Nukuoro, Îles Carolines
- Wood
- long. 66 cm, larg. 36 cm
- 26 in, 14 1/8 in
Provenance
Collection privée
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: Two holes on the head formerly used to fix the oister shell.
"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
Ce siège servait, sur l'île de Nukuoro, à extraire la pulpe de noix de coco à l'aide d'une râpe en coquillage autrefois fixée sur la tête fuselée du quadrupède. Son esthétique minimaliste, associant formes fonctionnelles et parfaite pureté des lignes, est caractéristique de l'art - aussi rare que célèbre - des arts de l'île de Nukuoro, petit îlot situé à l'ouest des îles Carolines. Il se distingue par la très belle ampleur du mouvement de l'assise, et par le rare motif évidé en croix, du piétement. Voir Herreman, Holsbeke et Alphen (Etnografisch Museum Antwerpen, 1991, p. 61), pour un siège très comparable dans les collections du Museum Aan de Stroom.