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POIGNARD EN OBSIDIENNE, ÎLES DE L'AMIRAUTÉ, PROVINCE DE MANUS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 28 cm ; 11 in
Poignard en obsidienne, Îles de l'Amirauté, Province de Manus, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Senta Taft Hendry, Sydney
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Very minor hairline cracks, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. Minor chips to the obsidian blade. Excellent preservation of the pigment. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-108 to side of blade.
"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."