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BOUCLIER D'ARCHER, RÉGION DU VILLAGE DE WANAMU, PROVINCE DE MADANG, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 73 cm ; 28 3/4 in
Bouclier d'archer, Région du village de Wanamu, Province de Madang, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Exhibited
Sydney, Sydney College of the Arts, Pacific Islands War Shields, août - septembre 2000
Literature
Beran et Craig, Shields of Melanesia, 2005, p. 55, n° 3.28
Condition
Very good condition overall. Chips, scratches, marks and abrasions throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. one crack stretching down from the proper left hole at top, approximately 10cm long. Excellent preservation of the pigment with wear and flaking in places. Label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-199 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."