Lot 37
  • 37

STATUE, LAC MURIK, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 19 cm ; 7 1/2 in
Statue, Lac Murik, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Provenance

Chris Boylan, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney 

Condition

Very good condition overall. Minor scratches, chips, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Old chips to proper left hand and buttock. Minor break to the holes for attachments at the proper right side of the head. Minor insect damage to back of head. Good preservation of red pigment throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-3 to underside of base.
"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."