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BOL, ARCHIPEL DES ÎLES HAWAII |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- diam. 33,5 cm ; 13 1/5 in
Provenance
Collection Dr. R. M. Browne, Honolulu (inv. n° 279)
Collection George Ortiz (1927-2013), Genève
Sotheby’s, Londres, 29 juin 1978, n° 229
Collection Frieda et Milton Rosenthal, New York, acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby’s, New York, The Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal : African and Oceanic Art, 14 novembre 2008, n° 122
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection George Ortiz (1927-2013), Genève
Sotheby’s, Londres, 29 juin 1978, n° 229
Collection Frieda et Milton Rosenthal, New York, acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby’s, New York, The Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal : African and Oceanic Art, 14 novembre 2008, n° 122
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Exhibited
The Honolulu Academy of Art, Honolulu, Hawaii, An Exhibition of Oceanic Arts from Collections in Hawaii, 23 février - 9 avril 1967
Literature
Foster, An Exhibition of Oceanic Arts from Collections in Hawaii, 1967, p. 7
Condition
Exceptional condition overall. Native reparations as visible on catalogue illustration. Beautiful glossy and nuanced patina.
"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."
Catalogue Note
En plus de sa très grande beauté, ce bol se distingue par l'essence du bois dans lequel il a été sculpté. Mentionné dans les chants les plus anciens, le kamani est considéré dans toute la Polynésie comme un arbre sacré. Tiré du tronc, son bois dur de teinte brun rouge est utilisé en particulier pour la réalisation de réceptacles – la faible odeur qu'il dégage étant considérée comme idéale pour les plats entrant en contact avec l'alimentation. Selon Jenkins (The Hawaiann Calabash, 1989, p. 101), les restaurations apportées aux bols sont considérées à Hawaii comme une marque de beauté et de grande valeur. L'auteur rapporte que dès 1902, l'Hawaiian Bulletin soulignait qu' « un bol bien réparé ne perd en rien de sa valeur, mais au contraire constitue une preuve d'ancienneté ». Ces très belles réparations traditionnelles se retrouvent sur cet élégant bol de l’ancienne collection Georges Ortiz, attestant son archaïsme et son importance cérémonielle.