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SPATULE JANUS À NOURRITURE, AIRE MASSIM, PROVINCE DE MILNE BAY, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 64,5 cm ; 25 3/8 in
Spatule Janus à nourriture, Aire Massim, Province de Milne Bay, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Richard Aldrige, Perth
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Good condition overall. Minor chips, scratches, marks and abrasions throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture.Heavy wear to the bottom of the stirrer consistent with its traditional use. Some scattered and inactive insect holes and larger areas of insect damage throughout. Carved inscription reading "ObEd" on one side of the stirrer. Dark and encrusted patina throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-89 to the bottom part of the stirrer.
"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."