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Appui-dos, Tétéla, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Appui-dos, Tétéla
- haut. 57 cm
- 22 1/4 in
de forme incurvée, sculpté d'un décor ajouré en X et entièrement orné de clous de laiton. Belle patine d'usage, brune.
Symbole d'autorité, ce siège était la propriété personnelle des anciens de haut rang et des notables. Ceux-ci les emportaient avec eux lorsqu'ils étaient appelés à sièger lors des assemblées judiciaires. Les clous de laiton indiquent la richesse du propriétaire.
Symbole d'autorité, ce siège était la propriété personnelle des anciens de haut rang et des notables. Ceux-ci les emportaient avec eux lorsqu'ils étaient appelés à sièger lors des assemblées judiciaires. Les clous de laiton indiquent la richesse du propriétaire.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Museum for African Art, African Art Is..., UBS Art Gallery, New York, juillet - septembre 2004
Museum for African Art, African Art Is..., UBS Art Gallery, New York, juillet - septembre 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 29
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor losses to the ends of the feet. A few brass tacks missing. An old break on the foot, indigenously repaired with a piece of leather and brass tacks.
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.