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Epingle à cheveux en ivoire, Eshira, Gabon
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Epingle à cheveux en ivoire, Eshira
- haut. 22,7 cm
- 9 1/8 in
La longue tige taillée en pointe est décorée sur sa partie supérieure de trois bandes - deux rouges et une noire - finement gravées de croisillons, la tête ornée d'un délicat décor ajouré en volutes. Patine crème, laiteuse.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, Mt. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 229
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
The shaft is very elegantly back-curved, front to back (not obvious in the catalogue illustration). The patina is a bit lighter than as shown in the catalogue illustration.
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.