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Paire de statues d'ancêtres, Ifugao , Philippines
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de statues d'ancêtres, Ifugao
- haut. 49 cm, 51 cm
- 19 in, 20 in
bulul, représentant deux personnages masculins longilignes accroupis sur une base à étranglement taillée en facettes. Les bras croisés, ornés de bracelets de fibres végétales, reposent sur les genoux ramenés contre le buste. Les cous soutiennent des visages droits inscrits dans un cœur, dont les traits se devinent davantage qu'ils ne se lisent. Les crânes sont lisses et arrondis. Le dos est plat, aux épaules bien découpées. Belle et ancienne patine brune de noir de fumée.
Provenance
Galerie Alexander Goetz, Kent, Angleterre
Galerie Rabier, Bruxelles
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some old losses to patina. Taller figure: some nicks to base. Shorter figure: some nicks to base. Hairline crack to head - running from crown to neck, approximately 16cm, to proper left side. Slight indentation behind head.
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.
Catalogue Note
Selon Schoffel (1981 : 173), les statues d'ancêtres bulul, sculptées dans un bois sacré par les prêtres, sont destinées à protéger et à accroître les récoltes de riz.
cf. Schoffel (1981 : 183) et Palencia (1998 : 62) pour une paire comparable.