- 55
Indonesia, Java
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Sarong
- wax resist batik, woven textile
- approximately 250 by 103cm; 8ft 2in by 3ft 4in.
Condition
In overall good condition.
"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
Khan Majlis, Brigitte, Indonesische Textilien, Wege zu Göttern und Ahnen, Deutsches Textilmuseum, Krefeld, Köln, 1984, Java, pp.174-247, pp.240-241, figs, 284 & 289, for similar early 19th century examples.
Völger, Gisela, v. Welck, Karin, Indonesian Textiles: Symposium 1985, Ethnologica NF, Band 14, Cologne, 1991, Supplement by Brigitte Khan Majlis, New Acquisitions in Krefeld and Cologne, pp.233-293, p.260, fig.85 -87, for later examples with distinctive central diagonal divide within design.