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Deux boîtes à priser, Swahili, Zanzibar, Tanzanie
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- Deux boîtes à priser, Swahili, Zanzibar
- haut. 13 cm et 10,5 cm
- 5 and 4 in
a. en forme de tonnelet à col cylindrique, fermée par un petit bouchon en bois. Les deux boîtes sont entièrement gravées d'un décor raffiné de bandes concentriques, de chevrons et de zigzags. Très belle patine noire, profonde.
b. en forme de petit flacon à flancs aplatis et col tubulaire.
b. en forme de petit flacon à flancs aplatis et col tubulaire.
Exhibited
Africa. The Art of a Continent, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 7 juin - 29 septembre 1996
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
One stopper lacking.
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.