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Sioux Pictorial Beaded Hide Vest
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- glass beads, deer hide
of classic form, finely sinew sewn in opaque and translucent glass beadwork, decorated on the front with a pair of warriors on horseback, each with a feathered lance, surmounted by big horn sheep, the back with similar figures and a pair of buffalo.
Provenance
The Zielinski Collection
Sold Christies New York, June 2004, lot 208, illustrated on cover
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Amerika Haus Berlin,, March 1 - 31, 1971
Literature
Die Prarieindianer Nordamerikas 1840-1890, plate 19.
Condition
Very good original condition with typical wear for its age including minor beadloss and/or areas of lose beadwork.
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.