- 151
Deux cuillers à priser en os, Zulu, Afrique du sud
Estimate
1,600 - 2,400 EUR
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Description
- Zulu
- Deux cuillers à priser en os
- long. 19,4 cm et 14,6 cm
- 7 1/2 in, 5 1/2 in
a. à cuilleron rond et profond, et manche-peigne à quatre pointes
b. à deux cuillerons superposés et manche simple.
La partie inférieure des manches est ornée d'un décor géométrique pyrogravé. Belle patine laiteuse, nuancée.
b. à deux cuillerons superposés et manche simple.
La partie inférieure des manches est ornée d'un décor géométrique pyrogravé. Belle patine laiteuse, nuancée.
Provenance
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Exhibited
a. et b. African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 102
a. Reproduite et exposée dans :
Herreman et Sieber, Hair in African Art and Culture, 2000 : 157, catalogue de l'exposition, Museum for African Art, New York, 9 février - 28 mai 2000
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Patina slightly warmer than illustrated in the catalogue.
151A: Tines deliberately sweep slightly to the left (not obvious in 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.