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DEUX PROPULSEURS, VALLÉE DU MOYEN SEPIK, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 83 et 72 cm ; 32 1/8 and 28 1/8 in
Deux propulseurs, Vallée du Moyen Sepik, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
Provenance
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Very good condition overall. Marks, chips, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture.Some minor damage to the woven fibre on one spear thrower. Two cracks running horizontally, one on each side of the tip of the other spear thrower. Good dark patina, with wear in some places. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-35 and EP-37 respectively, on each spear thrower.
"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."