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FIGURE TIMBU WARA, KEWA OU WIRU, AIRE PANGIA, PROVINCE DES SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
700 - 1,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 82 cm ; 32 1/4 in
Figure timbu wara, Kewa ou Wiru, Aire Pangia, Province des Southern Highlands, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Linus Carr, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear and minor damage to the fibre throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Two small modern hanging hooks on reverse of arms. Good preservation of the pigment in general although some wear and flaking in places. Label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-207 on reverse of figure.
"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."