Lot 24
  • 24

MASQUE À IGNAME, ABELAM, PROVINCE DE L'EAST SEPIK, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 43 cm ; 17 in
Masque à igname, Abelam, Province de l'East Sepik, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Provenance

Kevin Conru, Bruxelles
Christopher et Anna Thorpe, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Price, Sydney

Condition

Excellent condition overall. Excellent preservation of pigment. Minor marks and loss/wear of pigment throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-64 on reverse of mask.
"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.
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