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COUVERCLE DE BOÎTE À TRÉSOR, MAORI, NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE |
估價
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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招標截止
描述
- wood
- long. 44 cm ; 17 1/3 in
Couvercle de boîte à trésor, Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande
來源
Collection Alain Schoffel, Paris
Collection Leo et Karin Van Oosterom, Amsterdam, acquis en 1969
Transmis par descendance
Collection Leo et Karin Van Oosterom, Amsterdam, acquis en 1969
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Good condition overall. As visible in the catalogue illustration the upper part of the lid is broken and some part are eroded on the side but very well patinated. Two haliotis eyes are missing, one on each tiki figure. Beautiful brown 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."
拍品資料及來源
Par la délicatesse de son décor sculpté, ce couvercle de boîte waka huia témoigne du soin accordé par les artistes Maori aux créations d'une très grande valeur symbolique. Destinées à conserver les ornements en néphrite et les plumes précieuses de l'oiseau huia qui ornaient les coiffes des grands chefs, ces boîtes présentaient un riche décor sculpté où figuraient fréquemment d’imposantes figures de tiki visant à protéger leur contenu. Le décor abondant d'incisions - tout en courbes et en contre-courbes - donne à l'ensemble de l'œuvre une tension remarquable, transcendant le pouvoir apotropaïque des figures humaines monumentales.