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Coupe céphalomomorphe, Kuba, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Kuba
- Coupe céphalomomorphe
- Wood
- haut. 18 cm
- 7 in
Provenance
Jo Christiaens, Bruxelles
Collection privée, acquis en 1979
Collection privée, acquis en 1979
Condition
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.
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
Le volume majestueux de la tête formant le réceptacle exalte la virtuosité du traitement naturaliste. Concourant, dans le royaume Kuba, au prestige de l'artiste et de son commanditaire, cette coupe à vin de palme se distingue par la très grande sensibilité de la sculpture, magnifiée par un décor parsemé de têtes de clous en cuivre et par les nuances de la patine profonde. Voir Binkley & Darish (Kuba, 2009, p. 48 et 125) pour une coupe très comparable dans la collection Adele et Donald Hall, "représentative de la sculpture sur bois [Kuba] du XIXe siècle à son plus haut niveau".