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Belle cuiller en ivoire, Boa , République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Belle cuiller en ivoire, Boa
- long. 13,3 cm
- 5 1/4 in
Le cuilleron de forme ovale, d'une belle profondeur, est porté par un manche finement découpé à jour de deux losanges accolés, surmonté d'un motif en demi-lune. Patine beige laiteuse.
Provenance
Michel Koenig, Bruxelles
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 103
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
A small old superficial chip to handle, approximately 1cm, as evidenced by the catalogue illustration. Some small dark flecks to patina. A tiny old chip to apex of finial, 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.