Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 340
Papua New Guinea Figural Canoe Prow
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
coastal Sepik River region, 20th century, carved reptilian figure with animal riding on its back, both faces painted red, patterned carved decoration verso, with metal stand, 39 x 16-1/2 in. - Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, November 15, lot 9 (accompanied by copy of catalog page); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
spots of white accretion (paint?) at one end, abrasions especially to edges, scattered stress cracks, paint loss, and typical wear
