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Kuba Pianga Pipe, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 6 in (15.2 cm)
Provenance
Reportedly collected in Kasia in 1909 and brought to Belgium in 1919
Pierre Loos, Brussels
Martin Lerner, New York, acquired from the above in June 1989
Pierre Loos, Brussels
Martin Lerner, New York, acquired from the above in June 1989
Literature
No author, "Animation à Bruxelles", Arts D'Afrique Noire, no. 59, Autumn 1986, p. 45
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions from age and use throughout. Metal sleeve with crusty remnants of ash in bowl. Shaft of pipe broken and glued where it meets the back of the head. Both ears chipped. Minor age cracks to front top edge of bowl. Extremely fine dark brown patina with remnants of black in crevices.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a related pipe from the Katherine White Reswick Collection possibly by the same hand, complete with a shaft and mouthpiece, see Fagg (1968: no. 256).