- 91
Trois épingles à cheveux, Fur, Soudan
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Trois épingles à cheveux, Fur
- haut. 14,6 cm ; 12 cm ; 12 cm
- 5 3/4 in, 4 3/4 in, 4 3/4 in
en ivoire tourné, à décor pyrogravé de filets et de motifs points cercles. Très belle finesse du décor mis en valeur par la patine crème de l'ivoire.
a. et b. à quatre dents et tête cylindrique
c. double, à trois dents et tête balustre.
La technique de l'ivoire tourné est utilisée dans la région du Darfour et de Khartoum.
a. et b. à quatre dents et tête cylindrique
c. double, à trois dents et tête balustre.
La technique de l'ivoire tourné est utilisée dans la région du Darfour et de Khartoum.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, M. H. et Cornell, 2001 - 2004
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 231
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
A few hairline cracks, the longest of which approximately 2.5cm. A tiny old chip to the tip of one tine on 91B, as evidenced by 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.