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Masquette , Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Léga
- Masquette
- haut. 17,5 cm
- 7 in
lukwakongo, caractérisée par le très bel équilibre de ses lignes et la grande finesse de ses traits. Dessinées par la rupture de plan entre le front et la face concave, les arcades sourcilières se rejoignent à la naissance du nez et leurs lignes se prolongent sur les côtés pour former un large cœur, animé par les paupières saillantes, fendues, et le nez droit s'étirant sur toute la longueur de la face. Le front est gravé d'un motif en croix et orné de cercles pyrogravés, le menton percé de trous servant à y fixer une barbe, aujourd'hui disparue. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge, brillante sur les reliefs, rehaussée de kaolin sur la face.
Provenance
Collection Krohn, Allemagne
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consitent with age and use within the culture.
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.