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Pair of Sioux Pictorial Beaded Hide Moccasins, Great Plains
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- hide, glass beads
hide, glass beadwork, tin cones, brass beads, red-dyed horse hair.
Provenance
Charles and Sharon Aberle Collection
Condition
The mocs are in generally good condition with heavy wear to the beaded soles resulting in significant bead loss. The upper mocs and vamps are in very good condition with minor bead loss, and some dust/encrustation consistent with age and use. The forked tongue on the left moc is missing entirely the beaded decoration and curls sharply backwards.
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.