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Bouclier en vannerie, Yanzi, République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Bouclier en vannerie, Yanzi
- haut. 144 cm
- 56 1/2 in
de forme oblongue, étroite, composé de fibres de palmier spiralées cousues entre elles verticalement, la poignée en bois fixée par une ligature de rotin. Belle patine d'usage, brune.
Exhibited
African Forms, San Diego et Cornell, 2002 - 2004
Literature
Reproduit dans:
Ginzberg, 2000 : 160
Elsen et Baur, Guba, vol. 2, Boucliers en bois du bassin du Congo, 2003 : n° 154
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A very few small breaks in the vegetal weaving.
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.