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BOUCLIER, VILLAGE DE TIAU, RIVIÈRE BECKING, NORD-EST DE LA RÉGION ASMAT, PAPOUASIE OCCIDENTALE, INDONÉSIE |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 180 cm ; 70 7/8 in
Bouclier, Village de Tiau, Rivière Becking, Nord-Est de la région Asmat, Papouasie Occidentale, Indonésie
Provenance
Todd Barlin, Sydney, 1985
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Chips, scratches, marks and abrasions throughout consistent with the object’s age and use within the culture. Some small areas of insect damage throughout. Letters "AT MRKE" handwritten in white on reverse. Excellent preservation of the white and red pigment. Label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-202 on reverse of shield.
"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."