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Deux appuis-tête, Karamajong, Kenya
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux appuis-tête, Karamajong
- a. haut. 17 cm ; b. haut. 20 cm
- 6 1/2 in, 8 in
de forme minimaliste, le linteau et les montants incurvés sculptés dans une pièce de bois monoxyle évoquant la forme d'un étrier.
a. orné d'incrustation de métal argenté. Il a conservé son cordon de suspension en cuir, attaché à une tige transversale.
b. Très belle patine, brun orangé.
a. orné d'incrustation de métal argenté. Il a conservé son cordon de suspension en cuir, attaché à une tige transversale.
b. Très belle patine, brun orangé.
Exhibited
a. African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Africa, The Art of a Continent, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, N.Y, 7 juin - 29 septembre 1996
Africa, The Art of a Continent, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, N.Y, 7 juin - 29 septembre 1996
Literature
a. Ginzberg, 2000 : 35
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consitent with age and use within the culture. Stable cracks on the top of the pillows due to manipulation of the wood.
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.