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Pendentif en néphrite , Maori, Nouvelle-Zélande
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Maori
- Pendentif en néphrite
- Nephrite jade, sealing wax
- haut. 11 cm
- 4 1/3 in
Provenance
Acquis dans les années 1950 auprès de Mark Dineley, Royaume-Uni ; Transmis par descendance familiale
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Deep green nephrite with some traces of red sealing wax to both eyes. Old and worn suspension hole to the rear.
"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
hei tiki, d'un très beau volume, à la fois dans l'épaisseur de la néphrite s'épanouissant dans les courbes puissantes de l'abdomen et des bras, et dans l'ampleur du corps se déployant dans l'espace.