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MORTIER À BÉTEL, VILLAGE DE SABARU, ÎLE DE MUSHU, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
估價
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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描述
- haut. 11,5 cm ; 4 1/2 in
Mortier à bétel, Village de Sabaru, Île de Mushu, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
來源
Collection Peter Hallinan (1938-2015), Australie, (inv. n° H-76)
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Minor scratches, abrasions, chips and wear throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. Six minor cracks around the rim of the bowl, the most major approximately 5cm long and extending down from the rim of bowl through the face of one figure. 3 further minor cracks to the base, with subsequent minor chipping at base of one crack, but well patinated. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-12 and Peter Hallinan inv. No. H76 both on underside of mortar.
"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."