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Deux paravents en vannerie, Tutsi, Rwanda ou Burundi
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Tutsi
- Deux paravents en vannerie
- haut. 137 cm, 114,5 cm
- 54 in, 45 in
inyegamo, de forme rectangulaire, composés de fibres végétales finement tressées et entrelacées sur une armature en rotin.
a. décor en damier de losanges teints en noir sur fond clair naturel
b. décor de double bande de chevrons et de zigzags.
Ces grands paravents ou écrans, qui pouvaient faire office de nattes, servaient à séparer les pièces à dormir du reste de la maison.
a. décor en damier de losanges teints en noir sur fond clair naturel
b. décor de double bande de chevrons et de zigzags.
Ces grands paravents ou écrans, qui pouvaient faire office de nattes, servaient à séparer les pièces à dormir du reste de la maison.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 44-45
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A few loose fibres.
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.