Lot 33
  • 33

Marteau à musique , Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Baulé
  • Marteau à musique
  • haut. 25,5 cm
  • 10 in

Provenance

Collection Roger Bédiat, Abidjan
Collection Guy Modeste, acquis en 1958

Condition

Very good condition overall.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Avec une remarquable maîtrise, les torsades de la poignée font écho à l'entrelacs des motifs émergeant en haut relief, saisissant dans un même mouvement les acteurs d'une saynète illustrant un adage tiré d'un proverbe Akan. A la rareté de l'iconographie, notamment dans la représentation des deux têtes opposées, s'ajoute le très grand raffinement des modelés, mis en valeur par la patine d'usage, brune et profonde, brillante sur les parties saillantes. Il a conservé son coussinet en tissu.