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Belle trompe en ivoire, Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Mangbetu
- Belle trompe en ivoire
- long. 62 cm
- 24 1/4 in
namburuse, de ligne légèrement incurvée, l'extrémité délicatement sculptée de cannelures et d'une embouchure rectangulaire rainurée.
Cette patine caractéristique des trompes en ivoire Mangbetu était obtenue en frottant un mélange d'huile de palme et de pigments rouges. Très belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Cette patine caractéristique des trompes en ivoire Mangbetu était obtenue en frottant un mélange d'huile de palme et de pigments rouges. Très belle patine nuancée, brun rouge.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 141
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
A small crack at widest opening, approximately 2.5cm.
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.