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ORNEMENT, GOLFE HUON, PROVINCE DE MOROBE, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- haut. 22 cm ; 8 2/3 in
Ornement, Golfe Huon, Province de Morobe, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Bills Evans, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Exhibited
Sydney, University Macleay Museum, Adorned : Traditional Jewellery and Body Decorations from Australia and the Pacific, 23 mars 1999 - 30 janvier 2001
Literature
University Macleay Museum, Adorned : Traditional Jewellery and Body Decorations from Australia and the Pacific, 1999, p.45, n° 31.1
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Minor abrasion, wear and discolouration consistent with use. Shells are all in excellent condition and intact. Encrusted patina on woven parts. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-184 to back of ornament.
"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."