Lot 40
  • 40

APPUI-TÊTE, TSONGA, AFRIQUE DU SUD |

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Wood
  • haut. 13,5 cm ; 5 1/3 in
Appui-tête, Tsonga, Afrique du Sud

Provenance

Collection Mary et Kurt Delbanco, New York
Kevin Conru, Bruxelles
Collection Terence et Bernice Pethica, Royaume-Uni 

Exhibited

Paris, Galerie Johann Levy, Collection Africa, juin - juillet 2006

Literature

Jack, Africa: Relics of a Colonial Era, 1991, p. 22
Levy, Collection Africa, 2006, n° 33
Klopper, Nettleton et Pethica, The Art of Southern Africa, The Terence Pethica Collection, 2007, p. 56-57, n° 9

Condition

Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Under the neck rest, white handwritten inventory number (inv. n° V. 54).
"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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