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Pot en terre cuite, Makondé, Mozambique
Estimate
2,800 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- Makondé
- Pot en terre cuite
- diam. 58, 5 cm
- 23 1/2 in
de forme globulaire, à fond arrondi et col évasé, la partie supérieure de la panse ornée de motifs de feuilles et de bandes de chevrons incisés, rehaussés de kaolin. Patine gris-beige.
Exhibited
African Forms, Cornell, 2004
Literature
Reproduit dans :
Ginzberg, 2000 : 91
Cameron, African Arts, été 2001 : 52
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor losses to the mouth, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration.
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.