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SCULPTURE AVIFORME EN COQUILLAGECULTURE WARI700-1000 AP. J.-C. |
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 17 cm ; 6 5/8 in
Provenance
Collection européenne, ca. 1960
Collection privée, New York
Christie's, Paris, 6 décembre 2005, n° 309
Importante Collection privée française
Collection privée, New York
Christie's, Paris, 6 décembre 2005, n° 309
Importante Collection privée française
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Appears intact except minor losses of material on the edge as visible in the catalogue illustration. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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
Le tête de l'oiseau est composée d'une mosaïque en coquillage habillant la charnière du large et étincelant coquillage orange. Un bec proéminent indique qu'il pourrait s'agir d'un perroquet ou d'un toucan, dont les yeux alertes sont signifiés par de petits éclats de coquillages blancs. The head of the bird is composed of carefully placed mosaic shell covering the hinge portion of this large and highly valued brilliant orange shell. The prominent beak indicates a macaw or toucan, with white shell forming the small and alert eyes.