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Poteau funéraire, Chonyi, Kenya
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Chonyi
- Poteau funéraire
- haut. 189,5 cm
- 74 1/2 in
kigango, représentant un personnage humain stylisé, sculpté en deux dimensions. La tête circulaire est marquée par un visage plat animé par l'arête médiane en bas relief, encadrée des yeux ronds à la pupille pointée. Grande rigueur dans le dessin des formes et des motifs formant la décoration corporelle : larges bandes transversales sculptées de chevrons champlevés, alternées de larges rosettes dentelées en cercles concentriques. Bois dur partiellement rehaussé de pigments blancs et ocres, dans les creux de la gravure.
Provenance
Collecté entre 1974 et 1976
Galerie Continent, Philippe Guimiot, Bruxelles
Galerie Continent, Philippe Guimiot, Bruxelles
Literature
Reproduit et exposé dans :
Greub, Resonances : Tribal Art - Modern Art, 1984 : pl. 19, catalogue de l'exposition, Bâle, janvier - juin 1984
Greub, Resonances : Tribal Art - Modern Art, 1984 : pl. 19, catalogue de l'exposition, Bâle, janvier - juin 1984
Condition
Wear consistent with use within the culture.
The lower part, originally in placed in the earth, is damaged. Stable crack at the lower part.
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.