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Figure de reliquaire, Kota, Gabon
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- kota
- Figure de reliquaire
- haut. 56 cm
- 22 in
Provenance
Acquise auprès d'un habitant de la région de Franceville (Gabon), dans les années 1970
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Old repair using staples to the proper left crescent. Small section at the end of the proper right crescent broken and glued. A few cracks to the metal plates, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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
Cette figure de reliquaire mbulu ngulu à décor d'étroites lamelles de laiton disposées de part et d'autre de la bande médiane, se distingue également par le volume remarquable de la coiffe et de la base en losange. Perrois (1985 : 48), de même que Chaffin (1979 : 164) s'accordent pour considérer les figures de reliquaire au visage décoré de lamelles comme les plus anciennes - critère redoublé ici par l'absence de bouche et par la profondeur de la patine. cf. Chaffin (1979 : 185) pour un exemplaire très comparable aujourd'hui conservé au musée du quai Branly, collecté en 1883 par Léon Guiral dans la région de Franceville.