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DEUX PLATS, RÉGION DE LUMI, MONTS TORRICELLI, PROVINCE DU WEST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- long. 39 et 38 cm / 15 1/8 and 15 in
Deux plats, Région de Lumi, Monts Torricelli, Province du West Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes
Collection Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Both bowls in very good condition overall. Chips, marks, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. A chip to the rim of the one of the bowls. A series of cracks running horizontally through the base of the other bowl, one crack visible in bowl and on underside; longest crack approximately 13 cm long. Very fine, aged and encrusted patina on the outside of both bowls, wear to the inside of the bowl consistent with use. Small label with Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-153, and EP-152 respectively, on inside of bowls.
"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."