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Statuette, Bembe, République du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Statuette, Bembe
- wood
- haut. 11,5 cm
- 4 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Herman (1911-2000), Suffolk
Christie’s, Amsterdam, The Josef Herman Collection of African Art, 12 décembre 2000, n° 203
Alain Lecomte, Paris
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Christie’s, Amsterdam, The Josef Herman Collection of African Art, 12 décembre 2000, n° 203
Alain Lecomte, Paris
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Exhibited
Edimbourg, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, African and New Guinea Sculpture from the Josef Herman Collection, 19 juillet - 17 Août 1969
Literature
Herman, African and New Guinea Sculpture from the Josef Herman Collection, 1969, n° 12
Lecomte, Art, Magie et Médecine en Afrique Noire, 2008, p. 44-45
Lehuard et Lecomte, Statuaire Babembé, 2010, p. 108, n° 49
Lecomte, Art, Magie et Médecine en Afrique Noire, 2008, p. 44-45
Lehuard et Lecomte, Statuaire Babembé, 2010, p. 108, n° 49
Condition
Very good condition overall. Minor marks, scratches, small chips and losses consistent with age and use within the culture.
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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."