Lot 27
- 27
Bol cérémoniel, Région de Lumi, Monts Torricelli, Province du Sepik de l'Ouest, Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bol cérémoniel, Région de Lumi, Monts Torricelli, Province du Sepik de l'Ouest
- wood
- long. 66,8 cm
- 26 1/5 in
Provenance
Acquis in situ par Michael Hamson
Collection Marcia et John Friede, New York
Sotheby's, Paris, 16 juin 2010, n° 5
Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes Estates, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection privée, Etats-Unis
Collection Marcia et John Friede, New York
Sotheby's, Paris, 16 juin 2010, n° 5
Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes Estates, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection privée, Etats-Unis
Literature
Hamson, The Elegance of Menace : Aesthetics of New Guinea Art, 2005, p. 32-33
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Three stable cracks to the bowl, mostly visible from the outer portion. Fine encrusted dark/brown patina.
"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
Ce bol cérémoniel constitue l'un des rares témoins de l'art de la région des Monts Torricelli. La puissante dynamique des formes s'équilibre dans le mouvement contraire des extrémités en virgule - crochets yipwon ou têtes d’oiseaux stylisées - ponctuant la forme foliacée du réceptacle.
L'épaisse patine sombre et croûteuse, que l'on retrouve sur les boucliers 💎d’archers de la région, participe à sa beauté abstraite. L’évidente intelligence des formes laisse su🐻pposer une utilisation rituelle majeure.