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Lot 36
  • 36

Masque, Yauré, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Yauré
  • Masque
  • haut. 38 cm
  • 15 in

Provenance

Galerie 66, Paris
Collection privée, acquis ca. 1985

Condition

Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Dans un geste superbement maîtrisé, le sculpteur a uni le visage humain et les attributs issus du monde animal, caractérisant la puissance de ce masque lomane, qui intervenait lors d'importantes cérémonies funéraires. Tranchant avec les interdits qui l'accompagnaient, s'impose l'élégance du visage dont la beauté idéalisée est exaltée par la finesse des traits et la tension des lignes. Voir Butor, Boyer et Morin (2005, p. 74-75) pour un masque de type comparable dans les collections du musée Barbier-Mueller.