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Rare statue, probablement Dogon, Mali
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Rare statue, probablement Dogon
- haut. 62,5 cm
- 24 3/4 in
Le corps hautement stylisé se développe en deux dimensions, jouant sur les formes anguleuses pour prendre puissamment possession de l'espace. Très belle opposition entre la rondeur de la tête aux traits schématiques, resserrés en son centre, et la conception cubiste des jambes, jouant sur une juxtaposition de plans pour transcrire les volumes et le mouvement. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge, du bois dur.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Joseph et Doris Gerowsky, Brooklyn, vers 1960
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some old minor losses and nicks. A small hole to chest, approximately 1cm x 1cm restoration on the left arm.
"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
D'un style rare, cette statue a probablement été sculptée par un Dogon habitant au sud-ouest de la plaine du Séno-Barassara ou du Séno-Tembari, voisinant les peuples Bamana et Bobo.
La modernité de sa conception évoque directement le Cubisme, jouant sur la juxtaposition des plans pour transcrire sur deux dimensions à la fois les volumes et l'idée du mouvement.