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BOUCLIER D'ARCHER ELÁYABORR, VALLÉE DE MENDI, PROVINCE DES SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 90 cm ; 35 1/2 in
Bouclier d'archer eláyaborr, Vallée de Mendi, Province des Southern Highlands, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection David Eastburn, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, acquis dans la région de Mendi ca. 1960
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Chips, scratches, marks and abrasions throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. A break to the wood on the proper left side approximately 7cm long. Another crack to the bottom proper right edge approximately 5 cm long. Excellent preservation of the red and white pigment with wear in places. Label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-195 to reverse of board.
"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."