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A Superb Chokwe Ivory Whistle, Angola
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
carved from a hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) incisor tooth, the whistle with a cresecent shaped mouth piece beneath a horizontal element, supporting the spherical body, surmounted by a head with abstract features; exceptionally fine reddish-brown patina.
Provenance
Reportedly Charles Ratton, Paris
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Marcel de Toledo, Brussels, acquired from the above
First Belgian Auctioneer, May 11, 2000, lot 40
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Marcel de Toledo, Brussels, acquired from the above
First Belgian Auctioneer, May 11, 2000, lot 40
Condition
excellent condition overall; exceptionally fine reddish-brown 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.