Lot 68
  • 68

Northeastern Woodlands Belt Cup

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • wood, hide strap
burled maple wood, hide.

Provenance

Herbert G. Wellington Collection
George Shaw, Aspen CO
Hugh and Gay Eaton Collection, Aspen CO, acquired from the above

Literature

Ewing, 1982, p. 307, pl. 364

Condition

Fine condition with rich patina. Wear 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.
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.

Catalogue Note

The Herbert G. Wellington Collection was one of the most distinguished collections of American Indian art in the world, and the first of its kind to be exhibited in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.