Description : A PAPUA NEW GUINEAN WAR SHIELD, VAYOLA
MASSIM PEOPLE, MILNE BAY PROVINCE, 19TH CENTURY
Of tapered ovoid form, carved from solid wood, decorated with designs in black charcoal, white lime and red ochre pigments, the reverse with twin handles.
73.5cm high, 37.5cm wide
PROVENANCE:
UK art market.
Private Collection, Melbourne.
OTHER NOTES:
For a similar shield, see Sotheby's Paris, 'African And Oceanic Arts, Various Owners', 5 December 2007, lot 132.
Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 4000 AUD-6000 AUD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 19 Titre : War Shield Dimensions : 73.5cm high, 37.5cm wide Condition report : Condition:
Small chips and losses, old wear to the pigment decoration. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Leonard Joel, Salle de vente
, South Yarra, AU🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Asian Works of Art Date de la vente : 08/08/2022🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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