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Coupe à vin de palme, Kuba, République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Kuba
- Coupe à vin de palme
- haut. 18 cm
- 7 in
en forme de gobelet, à fond arrondi et à décor en registres alternant anneaux godronnés et rubans striés, séparés par deux couronnes en pointes hérissées en haut relief. L'un des côtés est muni d'une anse percée d'un trou de suspension. Très belles proportions et superbe patine brune, profonde.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Reproduite dans :
Ginzberg, 2000 : 10
Cameron, African Arts, été 2001 : 54
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. An old crack on the cup, with indigenous repair (gum). Old chip to the rim, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. A few hairline cracks on the bottom.
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.