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DEUX FIGURES À CROCHETS YIPWON, RIVIÈRE KOREWORI, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 24 et 20 cm : 9 1/4 et 7 7/8 in
Deux figures à crochets yipwon, Rivière Korewori, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Leo Fleischmann (1920-1993)
Collection Peter Hallinan (1938-2015), Australie
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Peter Hallinan (1938-2015), Australie
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Both hooks in excellent condition overall. Very minor marks, chips, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Old patina encrusted in places. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-5 on side and Peter Hallinan inv. no. H121 handwritten on underside of one hook and EP-4 on underside of base of the other with Leo Fleischmann inv. No. LF/F23 on underside of foot.
"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."