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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 119

Toraja Tau Tau Male and Female Sculptures

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

Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, 19th/20th century, comprising: two carved and stained wooden figures, one male and one female, painted in black, blue, and red pigment, metal appliques to foreheads, both with metal stands, 42 x 11-1/2 in. to 43-1/2 x 13 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

loss to stain and paint, scattered chips and cracks to wood, slight wear to metal stands; female figure with loss of arm (retained)

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