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Pendentif Hei-Tiki, Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Pendentif Hei-Tiki, Maori
- Nephrite
- haut. 9,6 cm
- 3 4/5 in
Provenance
Trouvé dans le jardin d'une maison utilisée comme chapelle ca. 1800, Nether Langwith (Comté de Nottinghamshire), Angleterre
Collection privée, Nether Langwith (Comté de Nottinghamshire), Angleterre
Collection privée, Nether Langwith (Comté de Nottinghamshire), Angleterre
Condition
Good condition overall. As visible in the catalogue illustration, the lower part of the right leg is missing ; edges show traces of wear consistent with great age and use within the culture. Good condition overall with a beautiful green milky color.
"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 pendentif hei tiki se distingue par son très beau volume, tant dans l'épaisseur de la néphrite s'épanouissant dans les courbes puissantes de l'abdomen et des bras, que dans l'ampleur du corps qui se déploie dans l'espace. Les Maori reconnaissent et nomment les différents effets graphiques et colorés des néphrites, qui déterminent la valeur et la beauté de l’objet. Plus la néphrite est laiteuse, comme ici, plus l’ornement est de qualité.