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Très rare statue, Fon, Bénin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Très rare statue, Fon
- 76 cm
- 29 1/2 in
Condition
Left arm and end of penis broken and missing, and feet eroded, all as visible in the catalogue illustration; Old repair to the back of the head.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A l'agressivité du geste - bras droit levé, brandissant une lame - répond l'accumulation des charges suspendues aux bracelets, tandis que la force du visage aux traits puissants est accentuée par la patine noire, suintante.
Cette statue bochio s'inscrit dans le culte vodun et relève de la magie protégeant des dangers venus de l'extérieur, et de tout motif de discorde ou de litige à l'intérieur du groupe. Il menace pour préserver l'équilibre de la société.
cf. Beaujean-Baltzer (2009 : 269) pour la statue bochio du roi Ghézo (1818-1858) provenant du Palais Royal d'Abomey, prise par le Capitaine Founsagrives en 1893 et aujourd'hui dans les collections du Musée du quai Branly (n° inv. 71.1893.45.1), aux traits et à la pose comparables.