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Kanak Anthropomorphic Roof Spire, New Caledonia
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Wood
- Height: 54 in (137 cm)
Gomoa
Provenance
Acquired in situ in New Caledonia by a French military officer, circa 1920s
Christiane Delattre, France, and later Indianapolis, by descent from the above
American private collection, acquired by descent from the above
Christiane Delattre, France, and later Indianapolis, by descent from the above
American private collection, acquired by descent from the above
Condition
Good condition overall for an object of this age and type; some losses to the edges of the projecting elements and proper left ear missing, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The two top projecting elements on the proper right side are broken and glued at the point where they project from the head. Vertical hairline age cracks, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Some small chips, nicks, and losses in places. Some traces of black and ochre pigments on the surface, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
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.