- 107
Quatre objets miniatures, Kuba, République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Quatre objets miniatures, Kuba
- a. 14 cm
- 5 1/2 in
a. boîte à fard en forme de demi-lune, à décor gravé et riveté de neuf clous de laiton. L'intérieur a conservé des traces de fard rouge. Belle patine brune.
b. cloche en bois à anse gravée sur deux registres de chevrons disposés en étoile. Patine brune, brillante.
c. panier en vannerie tressée à couvercle circulaire.
d. corne en bois pleine, ornée de motifs gravés. Belle patine brune.
b. cloche en bois à anse gravée sur deux registres de chevrons disposés en étoile. Patine brune, brillante.
c. panier en vannerie tressée à couvercle circulaire.
d. corne en bois pleine, ornée de motifs gravés. Belle patine brune.
Exhibited
a. et c. African Forms, NY, 2001 ; NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
a. Museum of African Art, African Art Is..., UBS Art Gallery, New York, juillet - septembre 2004
a. Museum of African Art, African Art Is..., UBS Art Gallery, New York, juillet - septembre 2004
Literature
a. et c. Ginzberg, 2000 : 70 et 108
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
107B: A hairline crack running along the length of the bell.
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.
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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.