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Appui-tête, Turkana, Somalie
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Appui-tête, Turkana
- haut. 17 cm
- 6 1/2 in
à linteau rectangulaire légèrement incurvé, soutenu par un pied évasé reposant sur une base circulaire. Il a conservé son cordon de suspension en cuir tressé. Belle patine du bois blond naturel.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
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
Ginzberg, 2000 : 34
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consitent with age and use within the culture. A few hairline cracks on the pillow and base.
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.