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A COLLECTION OF FIVE CLUBS AND A BOOMERANG, NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND,
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Largest: 73 cm, Smallest: 67 cm
consisting of two pineapple-headed fighting clubs, one with traces of infilled white pigment, two bulbous headed fighting clubs, one imbedded with sensitively arranged horseshoe nails, decorated with traces of red pigment together with a bird-headed fighting club and a fine boomerang, all with decorated surfaces of finely incised striations, old glossy patinas
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Private collection
Condition
One pineapple club has a number of deep cracks running longitudinally down one side. All others appear to have no restoration or repairs and have minor areas of damage consistent with use.
"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."