拍品 62
  • 62

APPUI-NUQUE, BAIE DE L'ASTROLABE, PROVINCE DE MADANG, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

估價
400 - 600 EUR
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描述

  • haut. 16 cm ; 6 1/5 in
Appui-nuque, Baie de l'Astrolabe, Province de Madang, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

來源

Collection Heinrich, Stuttgart
Kevin Conru, Bruxelles
Collection Elizabeth Price, Sydney 

出版

Conru, The Colour of Melanesia, 1999, p. 4

Condition

Very good condition overall. Minor scratches, chips, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with age and use. One crack to top of neckrest approximately 5cm long, and another very minor crack to edge of top of neckrest. Small area of insect damage on underside of base and small crack extending from this area to top of base approximately 3cm long. Remnants of red pigment throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce inv.no. EP-112 to 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."