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Coffre de voyage, Touareg, Niger
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Coffre de voyage, Touareg
- long. 51 cm
- 20 in
en bois, de forme rectangulaire, plaqué de feuilles d'argent découpées à jour fixées par des clous d'argent et de laiton. Les feuilles d'argent sont délicatement incrustées de motifs (cercles, losanges, cœurs et feuilles) en laiton et cuivre. Le fermoir en laiton doré est d'origine saharienne tandis que le mécanisme de la serrure est européen. Belle patine d'usage.
Deux anneaux en laiton fixés à la base permettaient aux nomades Touaregs de transporter le coffret lors des pèlerinages à la Mecque.
Deux anneaux en laiton fixés à la base permettaient aux nomades Touaregs de transporter le coffret lors des pèlerinages à la Mecque.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 50
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor break and narrow cracks to the bottom of the trunk, with indigenous repair. Some minor losses to the silver.
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.