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A PARRYING SHIELD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 AUD
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Description
- carved and engraved hardwood, natural and synthetic (?) pigments
- LENGTH: 104CM
Provenance
According to the vendor, this nineteenth century shield was collected on Tintinallogy Station in the 1940s...'Old Tintinallogy Station was the original homestead of the Tintinallogy run. Tintinallogy is on the east bank of the Darling River between Menindie and Wilcannia. The station was amongst the first official runs on the central Darling River, and also the eastern side of the Darling. The station being established by Edmund Morey in 1851' (personal correspondence)
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The shield has no visible repairs or restorations. It has old damage to the edges consistent with its use, and a number of old bora holes and hairline fractures in the reverse
"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."