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POINTE DE LANCE À LAME D'OBSIDIENNE, ÎLES DE L'AMIRAUTÉ, PROVINCE DE MANUS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

估價
700 - 1,000 EUR
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描述

  • haut. 26,5 cm ; 10 1/2 in
Pointe de lance à lame d'obsidienne, Îles de l'Amirauté, Province de Manus, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

來源

Acquis in situ auprès du négociant Munster de Lorengau le 10 septembre 1935 lors de l'expédition "La Korrigane" (1934-1936) organisée sous les auspices du musée d'ethnographie du Trocadéro
Collection Van den Broek d'Obrewan, ca. 1935
Jean-Edouard Carlier, Paris
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney

Condition

Excellent condition overall. Minor scratches, abrasions and wear throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. A few small insect holes scattered throughout. One of the obsidian blade protrusions chipped at very end. Excellent preservation of the pigment and all embedded beads present. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-107 to the side of the bottom of the finial.
"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."