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Epingle à cheveux, Azandé , République démocratique du Congo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Epingle à cheveux, Azandé
- long. 24,5 cm
- 9 1/4 in
L'anneau formant la tête est animé sur sa circonférence par une gorge profondément gravée ; il est porté par une tige finement taillée en pointe. Belle patine crème nuancée, rougeâtre dans les creux.
Literature
Reproduite dans :
Ginzberg, 2000 : 227
Reproduite et exposée dans :
Herreman et Sieber, Hair in African Art and Culture, 2000 : 116, catalogue de l'exposition, Museum for African Art, New York, 9 février - 28 mai 2000
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Four tiny, superficial holes to surface of finial (old).
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.