Lot 143
  • 143

BOUCLIER, BAIE DE LAGRANGE, CÔTE OUEST, AUSTALIE |

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 82 cm ; 32 1/4 in
Bouclier, Baie de Lagrange, Côte Ouest, Austalie

Provenance

Collection A. Laverton, Australie
Collection Christopher et Anna Thorpe, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney

Condition

Excellent condition overall. Scratches, chips, abrasions and throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Small cracks running vertically on reverse of shield, particularly around the handle, longest approximately 7 cm long. Small area of cracking to top proper left of the shield, likely caused by use. Very small modern hole to reverse of head of comb. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-182 on reverse of shield.
"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."