- 3002
A CHUKCHI CARVING OF A MOOSE ANTLER 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- 30 cm, 11 3/4 in.
of palmate form, rising from a compressed tubular end to numerous pointed tines, one side incised with a scene of the Chukchi people, including figures herding moose and hunting, above a border of overlapping geometric motifs repeated on the reverse, wood stand
Literature
W. et B. Forman, L'Art des Pays Lointains. Asie antérieure, Inde, Indochine, Tibet, Chine, Japon, Tchouktches, Prague, 1957, p. 305.
Condition
The carving is in good overall condition. There is a small flake to the tip of one tine, as visible in the online catalogue photo.
"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."