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Statuette masculine, Bembé, République du Congo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bembé
- Statuette masculine
- haut. 14 cm
- 5 1/2 in
sculptée dans une pose conventionnelle : debout sur des jambes semi-fléchies, le buste penché vers l'avant, tenant une calebasse dans la main droite et un fusil dans la gauche. Très grande finesse dans la gravure des scarifications ventrales champlevées, dans la coiffe asymétrique et dans le modelé des traits du visage, ce dernier animé par les yeux sertis d'éclats de faïence. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge, brillante, avec rehauts bruns sur la coiffe.
Condition
Very good condition overall. Thin stable crack on the buttocks.
For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
"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."