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BATTOIR À TAPA, ÎLE DE NIUE, POLYNÉSIE OCCIDENTALE |
Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
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Description
- haut. 35 cm ; 13 3/4 in
Battoir à tapa, Île de Niue, Polynésie occidentale
Provenance
Galleries Primitif, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Minor scratches, chips, abrasions and wear throughout, particularly to the sides and end of the beater consistent with use. Some fine hairline cracks to end of handle and one to the side of the beater. Remnants of white pigment in relief of vertical line carving. Fine glossy patina throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-148 to end of handle.
"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."