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Beau pendentif en ivoire, Lobi, Burkina Faso
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Lobi
- Beau pendentif en ivoire
- haut. 23 cm
- 9 in
komé, de forme classique à nervure centrale, percé de deux trous de suspension. Belle patine d'usage nuancée, brun rouge, parcheminée sur la tranche.
Provenance
Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 256
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Old worn areas behind the 'eyes' at reverse. Old loss on either side of 'foot', the longest of which is approximately 2cm long. Upper half slightly delaminated through grain, but stable.
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.