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TROIS PEIGNES, ABELAM, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
300 - 500 EUR
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Description
- haut. 40 , 26 et 23,5 cm / 15 3/4 , 10 1/4 and 9 1/4 in
Trois peignes, Abelam, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
a) Chris Boylan, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
b) et c) Collection Nora Muir, Australie, acquis in situ au début du XXe siècle
Transmis par descendance
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
b) et c) Collection Nora Muir, Australie, acquis in situ au début du XXe siècle
Transmis par descendance
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall on all three combs. Wear to the patina and abrasions throughout all three combs consistent with age and use within the culture. Remains of some red and white pigment in relief of carving. The ends of a few prongs broken off on one of the combs (b). Very minor chip to the very top proper right extremity of comb (a). Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-175 on (b) and EP-165 (a) on reverse of two combs, and small label with "H20" on reverse of (c).
"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."