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ARTIST UNKNOWN, BATHURST OR MELVILLE ISLANDS
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Artist Unknown, Bathurst or Melville Islands
- UNTITLED - MALE FIGURE
- Natural earth pigments on carved ironwood
- Height: 106 cm
Provenance
Executed on Bathurst or Melville Island in the 1950s
Private collection, Darwin, acquired before 1960, thence by descent
Private collection
Private collection, Darwin, acquired before 1960, thence by descent
Private collection
Condition
The figure is in poor condition with major cracks running through the central torso and side of the head and many holes from insect damage. The carving has suffered significant paint loss from most areas especially the front.
"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."