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Statue, Songye, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Statue, Songye
- wood
- haut. 29 cm
- 11 3/7 in
Provenance
Didier Claes, Bruxelles
Collection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert, Paris
Collection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert, Paris
Exhibited
Paris, Musonge, juin 2006
Paris, La Monnaie de Paris, Fragments du Vivant. Sculptures Africaines dans la collection Durand-Dessert, 10 - 24 septembre 2008
Paris, La Monnaie de Paris, Fragments du Vivant. Sculptures Africaines dans la collection Durand-Dessert, 10 - 24 septembre 2008
Literature
Claes D., Musonge, 2006, p. 25; 27 et 29
Paudrat J.L. et Durand-Dessert L. et M., Fragments du Vivant. Sculptures Africaines dans la collection Durand-Dessert, 2008, n.p., n° 137
Paudrat J.L. et Durand-Dessert L. et M., Fragments du Vivant. Sculptures Africaines dans la collection Durand-Dessert, 2008, n.p., n° 137
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. One old thin crack to the proper right rear side of the head. Beautiful nuanced patina with variety of brown and reddish tones.
"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
Réservée à l'usage personnel d'un individu ou d'une famille, cette statuette nkisi était destinée à guérir, protéger, apporter chance et/ou fécondité. La force de la sculpture aux volumes épannelés, caractérisant le style de l'atelier de Bena-Sapo (région de Luebo) est accentuée par les ajouts magico-religieux rappelant son rôle de médiateur entre les hommes et les esprits. S'y distingue notamment la rare présence d'anciennes perles de verre misangu, blanches et bleues, fichées dans la coiffe - charmes préconisés par le nganga (spécialiste rituel) pour "appeler les esprits bénéfiques et conjurer les mauvais sorts" (Neyt, Songye. La redoutable statuaire Songye d'Afrique centrale, 2004, p. 308).