Lot 51
  • 51

Three Hawaiian Bowls, Hawaii

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • Heights: 4 3/4 , 6 1/2 , and 11 inches (12.1, 16.5, 27.9 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, Hawaii

Condition

Very good condition for objects of this type and age. All stable with minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips. Each with fine polished glossy surface and varied figured medium brown color. Bowl of 4 3/4 inch height: one 4 1/2 inch age crack with painted fill. Bowl of 6 1/2 inch height: round knot in the floor of the bowl with several cracks and losses, with fill and paint. Age cracks and one small patch to rim. Bowl of 11 inch height: three notches in rim. Foot with two knots with cracks and some areas of patches and fill around them. Some minor age cracks with "butterfly" patches. Foot abraded. Interior with some blackened fill / adhesive.
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.