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ASMAT ANTHROPOMORPHIC SAGO DISH, IRIAN JAYA, INDONESIA
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood
jifai.
Provenance
Alain Schoffel, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above in the early 1990s
Acquired by the present owner from the above in the early 1990s
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Age crack to one side of circular element (bottom proper left as oriented in catalogue illustration). Some minor hairline cracks. Stone-carved surface weathered and with wear and tear from handing. Small nicks and chips throughout including loss to one of the small heads (lower proper left as oriented in illustration) and a chip to the nose of the large central head. Fine aged varied brown patina with remains of reddish pigment.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a stylistically closely related bowl from the Museum voor Volkenkunde Leyden see inv. no. "3790-13". For another in the JOLIKA Collection see Friede (2005: 176, cat. 524).