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Tabouret, Dan, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- dan
- Tabouret
- haut. 25,5 cm
- 10 in
bô y kbolo, monoxyle, en forme de sablier classique. Très bel équilibre des volumes et superbe patine noire, brillante.
Ce siège était utilisé par les jeunes initiés, qui s'en servaient aussi comme appui-tête. "Ici, le cône inférieur représente la terre, le cône supérieur, le ciel" (in Ginzberg, 2000 : 24).
Ce siège était utilisé par les jeunes initiés, qui s'en servaient aussi comme appui-tête. "Ici, le cône inférieur représente la terre, le cône supérieur, le ciel" (in Ginzberg, 2000 : 24).
Provenance
Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 24
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A few old minor chips. Superficial crack on the foot.
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.