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APPUI-NUQUE, ÎLE RENNEL, ARCHIPEL DES SALOMON |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- long. 34 cm ; 13 3/8 in
Appui-nuque, Île Rennel, Archipel des Salomon
Provenance
Mission évangélique South Seas, acquis in situ en 1904
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Minor scratches, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with age and use. Very minor hairline cracks to underside of one foot. Binding attaching two legs to neckrest is a little lose. Good preservation of native string bindings. Fine glossy patina. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-116 to reverse of underside of neckrest.
"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."