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A SHIELD, SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carved and engraved wood with natural earth pigments
- Height: 56 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
There is wear to the shield throughout with significant wear to the top and bottom edges. There are also minor scratches and dents to the surface throughout. The wear and damage is consistent with age and use. There doesn’t appear to be any visible evidence of repair or restoration.
"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
Cf. Daniel Sutherland Davidson, Aboriginal Australian and Tasmanian Rock Carvings and Paintings & Aboriginal Australian Decorative Art, Hesperian Press, 2011 (first published in 1936 and 1937), p.40, for illustrations of related shields from Eastern Queensland.