Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 325
Mendi Valley Carved and Painted Highlands Shield
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Papua New Guinea, 20th century, oval shaped carved wood shield with chevron decoration in white and red pigment, stippled decoration throughout, 54-1/2 x 18 in. - Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, November 16, 1985, lot 17 (attached label and accompanied by copy of catalog page); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
minor losses and abrasions to edges and painted surfaces
