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PLAT, ARAPESH, MONTS TORRICELLI, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 58 cm ; 22 7/8 in
Plat, Arapesh, Monts Torricelli, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Kirby Kallas Lewis, Seattle
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Marks, chips, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Multiple surface cracks throughout the bowl, all in line with the grain of the wood. One crack to the proper right of the head, another to the edge of the bowl under the chin and subsequent minor splitting of the wood. Some scattered insect holes and damage throughout the bowl. Fine dark brown patina. Some wear to rim of bowl. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-26 on inside of bowl and label with Kirby Kallas Lewis inv. No. 305LW506 to side of bowl.
"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."