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Jimini Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm)
Provenance
Susan and Jerry Vogel, New York, inv. no. "221", acquired in Abidjan, 1965
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks, nicks, scratches and abrasions from age and use. Holes with wear from use. Areas of wear inside from rubbing of spool. Old losses to beak of top bird head and right side of lower lip, patinated over. Hairline age crack to proper right bottom side through hole. Pulley with wear from use. White inventory number "VOG 221" painted underneath pulley. Extremely fine dark brown and reddish patina.
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.