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A Sapi Stone Head, Sierra Leone
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
of flat oval shape, the human face with bell-shaped broad nose pierced with two rings, moustache, sticking out the tongue; exceptionally fine weathered patina.
Provenance
Edmondo Trombetta, Monza
Luciano Lanfranchi, Milan
Johan Levy, Paris
Exhibited
Paris, Johan Levy Art Primitif, Pomdo, Mahen Yafe et Nomoli, September - October 2003
Literature
Aldo Tagliaferri, Stili del potere: Antiche sculture in pietra dalla Sierra Leone e dalla Guinea, Milan, 1989, pp. 68-69, figs. 42-43
Aldo Tagliaferri, Pomdo Mahen Yafe et Nomoli, Paris 2003, unpaginated, fig. 27
Condition
excellent condition overall for an object of this type; crack on right side of face inherent in stone; break line on bottom indicating that head most likely was part of a full figure, not Mahen Yafe; exceptionally fine weathered patina.
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.