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Senufo Equestrian Figure, Ivory Coast
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 7 3/8 in (18.7 cm)
the underside with "EG" painted in white.
Provenance
Egon Guenther, Johannesburg
Sotheby's, New York, African Art from the Egon Guenther Family Collection, November 18, 2000, lot 20
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Sotheby's, New York, African Art from the Egon Guenther Family Collection, November 18, 2000, lot 20
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Age cracks, including to proper right side of animal behind the leg of the rider, and extending above this into the body of the rider. Abrasions and dry surface to outermost proper right edge of animal's foreleg, and figure's leg and arm. Shallow chip to proper right side of the head of the animal. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, rubbing and wear consistent with age and handling. Fine aged and rubbed glossy dark brown patina. The underside painted in white with "EG".
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.