Lot 79
  • 79

Kwakiutl Polychrome Wood Mask Depicting Bakwas, British Columbia, Canada

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
wood, cotton canvas, iron nails, mineral and commercial pigments. 

Provenance

Stanley Grant Collection, New York City
Jeffrey Myers, New York City
George Shaw, Aspen CO
Hugh and Gay Eaton Collection, Aspen CO, acquired from the above

Literature

Shaw, 2004, p. 75, illustrated

Condition

Very good overall condition with typical wear fro age and use; fine patina.
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

Reference: Brown, 2004, p. 74.