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A LARGE FIGHTING BOOMERANG, COOPERS CREEK, LAKE EYRE BASIN, SOUTH AUSTRALIA/QUEENSLAND LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Carved and engraved wood
- Length: 153 cm
Provenance
Dr. Tony Shinkfield, Adelaide
Private Collection, Adelaide
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Adelaide
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
There is an old natural hole at the top of the boomerang approximately 5 cm from the top. There are hairline cracks down the reverse of the boomerang and a battle scar stretching horizontally across the bottom, reverse of the boomerang. There is also a crack to the reverse of the boomerang approximately 5cm long in a u-shape from the bottom of the boomerang with a chip just below this crack to the edge. The boomerang is mounted on and sold with a custom made stand. 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."