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Masquette, Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
2,500 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Léga
- Masquette
- haut. 17 cm
- 6 3/4 in
lukwakongo, le front fuyant, les arcades sourcilières se rejoignant à la naissance du nez droit pour dessiner les contours de la large face creusée "en cœur". L'expression - puissante - est offerte par les yeux saillants aux pupilles signifiées, percées, et la bouche ouverte. Elle a conservé sa longue barbe de fibres (luzelu) et, au dos, sa cordelette de suspension. Patine d'usage, brun clair, avec traces de kaolin.
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Bruxelles, 1995
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Losses to area above proper left eye. Losses to rim, mainly on chin and proper right side, due to insect activity. Some losses to plant fibre.
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.