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LANCE, NIUE, POLYNÉSIE OCCIDENTALE |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- wood
- haut. 215 cm ; 86 5/8 in
Lance, Niue, Polynésie Occidentale
Provenance
Collection privée, France
Transmis par descendance
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Extremity of the lance is broken but very well patinated. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Culturellement très proche de Tonga, l’île de Niue n'est illustrée que par très peu d'objets dans les musées et les collections privées. Sculptées à la pierre, les prestigieuses lances katoua se distinguent par la beauté de leur forme épurée. A la très grande dimension de cette lance s'ajoute la rareté de son ornementation : la poignée présente en effet un remarquable décor géométrique gravé en pointillé.