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Poire à poudre, Maroc
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Poire à poudre
- haut. 31 cm
- 12 in
en forme de cœur, à col tubulaire et à bouchon conique, munie d'un anneau de suspension et d'un cordon en cuir. La surface est entièrement gravée de motifs d'entrelacs, de chevrons et de rosaces. Très belle patine brun clair, avec traces de pigments noirs dans les creux.
Exhibited
African Forms, Cornell, 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 66
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A hairline crack on the edge of the lateral side. A small break on the neck, with indigenous repair (metallic wires). The leather belt worn and broken.
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.