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APPUI-NUQUE, ÎLE DE MANAM, PROVINCE DE MADANG, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- haut. 15 cm ; 6 in
Appui-nuque, île de Manam, Province de Madang, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Christopher et Anna Thorpe, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Minor scratches, chips, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Large insect hole to reverse of figure, with crack extending up from hole approximately 5cm. Further insect damage and one insect hole to underside of base with crack extending out to top of base approximately 3cm long. Further crack to base, approximately 2cm long with some chipping to the wood. Another crack extending across headrest approximately 6cm long with chipping to wood where crack meets rim of headrest. A chip to edge of headrest. Fine glossy patina throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-9 to underside of base.
"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."