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Statuette en ivoire, Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Léga
- Statuette en ivoire
- haut. 13 cm
- 5 in
iginga, représentant un personnage au corps stylisé, bras et jambes fléchis, les pieds se fondant dans le volume de la base. A la rigueur des surfaces épannelées et du traitement anguleux des masses musculaires répondent les traits hautement stylisés du visage : face concave animée par la fine arête nasale, oreilles et menton saillants. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Provenance
Ancienne collection du Dr. Heino Geisler, Allemagne, inv. n° g-379.
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire.
Condition
Excellent condition overall.
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.