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Statuette masculine, Bembé, République du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Bembé
- Statuette masculine
- haut. 21,5 cm
- 8 1/2 in
de belle dimension, le personnage solidement campé sur des jambes courtes fléchies, tenant un couteau dans la main droite et une corne dans celle de gauche, la coiffure asymétrique, les yeux sertis d'éclats de faïence. Très grande finesse dans le modelé, le rendu des détails anatomiques et des tatouages aux motifs champlevés, organisés en bandes verticales s'élargissent vers l'abdomen. Traces d'une ancienne étiquette de collectionneur sous le pied gauche. Belle patine nuancée, sombre sur la partie supérieure du corps.
Condition
Petit manque sur l'extrémité de la narine gauche la narine gauche. Main gauche cassée, recollée. Extrémité des pieds cassée, manquante. Pied droit cassé, recollé. Thin stabile crack along the right side of the face, running from the head to the neck.
"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."