Lot 5
  • 5

Cheyenne Beaded and Fringed Hide Dispatch Case

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Commercially tanned cow hide (bos taurus), glass beads
composed of commercially tanned leather, thread and sinew sewn in typical colors of glass beadwork, along the edges, and on the front, with a pair of stylized butterflies, surmounted by a frieze of three concentric semi-circles.

Condition

Very good overall condition with typical wear for age.
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.