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A BOOMERANG, CENTRAL QUEENSLAND,
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 AUD
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Description
- Length: 61 cm
of irregular crescent shape with one clipped end and plano-convex section, dorsal side incised with a series of lines making lozenge shaped patterns, within which have been excavated designs including a cowboy boot, a bottle-shaped tree, flowers, fruit and an incised horse's head, old patina
Provenance
Lord McAlpine of West Green,The Bishops House catalogue number
BH#947
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 27 July 2000, lot 360
Private collection, Victoria
BH#947
Sotheby's, Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, 27 July 2000, lot 360
Private collection, Victoria
Condition
Appears in good condition with no restoration apparent. There is a small old collection no.16 on the reverse, and it is mounted on a purpose built stand.
"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."