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Maori Nephrite Hei Tiki, New Zealand
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Pendentif en néphrite
- jade
- haut. 10,5 cm
- 4 1/2 in
Old label "Jade. Found at Smeaton by Sir Thomas Buchan Hepburn given me Feb. 32 by his daughter". See Bassani and McLeod (1989: 151, cat. 565) for a closely related hei tiki formerly in the collection of Jacob Epstein.
Provenance
Sir Thomas Buchan-Hepburn Bt. (1804-1893), Smeaton-Hepburn, Ecosse
Agnes Buchan-Hepburn, by descent from the above
Referenced in Hensol House, Dumfries and Galloway (Ecosse), in February 1932
By desecent to the present owner
Sold at Sotheby's Paris, July 17, 2009, lot 128 for Euro 18,750; buyer defaulted
Condition
Excellent condition overall; areas of abrasion, especially on chest and outside edge of the entire figure attesting to the tikis great age; exceptionally fine patina and transparency of the nephrite.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.