拍品 68
  • 68

STATUE GNAU, AIRE ANGUGUNAK, MONTS TORRICELLI, PROVINCE DU WEST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

估價
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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描述

  • haut. 89 cm ; 35 in
Statue gnau, Aire Angugunak, Monts Torricelli, Province du West Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

來源

Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes
Todd Barlin, Sydney
Collection Elizabeh Pryce, Sydney

Condition

Good condition overall. Marks, chips, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Heavy insect damage to the bottom of the figure and minor damage in other areas. Two toes on the proper right foot broken. Two cracks on the face, to the centre and proper left, the longest approximately 9cm long. Around 6 cracks to the body of the figure the longest approximately 9cm long. Good preservation of the pigment in general although some wear in places. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-63 on reverse of figure.
"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."