- 109
Ensemble de quatre vases en terre cuite, Dogon, Mali
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ensemble de quatre vases en terre cuite, Dogon
- haut. 27,5 cm à 20 cm
- 11 in to 7 3/4 in
à engobe rouge et décor géométrique incisé rehaussé de kaolin, de type globulaire (a. et c.), campaniforme (b.) ou gobelet (d.). Patine d'usage avec traces de charbon de bois.
Provenance
Werner Munsterberger, New York
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 80-82
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
109C: A small loss to the mouth, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration.
109D: A few losses to the edge of the foot along the pottery (thin crack , approximately 11cm long), the edge of the foot partially broken, minor cracks on the pottery.
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.