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Cuiller, îles de l'Amirauté
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Cuiller, îles de l'Amirauté
- long. 41 cm
- 16 in
composée d'un cuilleron profond en péricarpe de noix de coco et d'un manche en bois (fixé par une gomme végétale), sculpté en forme de crocodile stylisé. La puissance de l'animal est signifiée par le corps renflé, surdimensionné, et la tête tendue vers l'avant. A la stylisation des formes répond le décor à motifs géométriques champlevés, rehaussés de chaux et de pigments noirs et rouges.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Adolf Hoffmeister, Prague
Sotheby's, New York, 19 novembre 1999, n° 146
Sotheby's, New York, 19 novembre 1999, n° 146
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Small loss to the tip of the crocodile jaws. The fixing attachment has been restored.
For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com + 33 1 53 05 53 39
"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."
Catalogue Note
cf. Kaufmann, Kocher Schmid et Ohnemus (2002 : 133, n° 43) pour une cuiller stylistiquement comparable dans les collections de l'Übersee-Museum de Brême, au manche sculpté de trois poissons.