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Maori Nephrite Pendant, New Zealand
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite, rainbow abalone (hailotis iris)
- Height: 4 1/2 in (11 cm)
Provenance
James Hooper, Arundel, acquired in Norfolk in 1946
Christie's, London, Hawaiian and Maori Art from the James Hooper Collection, June 21, 1977, lot 56
Private Collection, acquired at the above auction
Bonhams, London, December 9, 1992, lot 171
Lance and Roberta Entwistle, London, acquired at the above auction
American Private Collection, acquired from the above
Christie's, London, Hawaiian and Maori Art from the James Hooper Collection, June 21, 1977, lot 56
Private Collection, acquired at the above auction
Bonhams, London, December 9, 1992, lot 171
Lance and Roberta Entwistle, London, acquired at the above auction
American Private Collection, acquired from the above
Literature
Steven Phelps, Art and Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and the Americas: the James Hooper Collection, London, 1976, p. 49, pl. 17, cat. no. 138
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and handling. Fine, worn, aged surface with dark encrustation in recesses. Old loss to proper top left edge.
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.