- 133
Deux boîtes à priser, Zulu, Afrique du sud
Estimate
2,300 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux boîtes à priser, Zulu
- haut. 8 et 6 cm
- 3 in and 2 1/2 in
en corne sculptée et polie ; les deux ont conservé leur bouchon. Belle patine noire, brillante.
a. de forme globulaire, tripode et à col tubulaire.
b. en forme d'ogive sculptée en pans coupés et percée sous une arête d'un trou de suspension
a. de forme globulaire, tripode et à col tubulaire.
b. en forme d'ogive sculptée en pans coupés et percée sous une arête d'un trou de suspension
Provenance
Michael Graham-Stewart, Londres
Exhibited
a. et b. African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 117
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
133A: Three hairline cracks on bulbous element, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. Please note that we have not removed the stopper as it does not appear to come out readily.
133B: A small scratch midway down, approximately 5mm. A small crack near base, approximately 1.4cm. Please note that we have not removed the stopper as it does not appear to come out readily.
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.