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A Pende Ivory Pendant, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
carved from a hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) incisor tooth, the oval face with downcast eyes; deep orange yellow patina.
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries, December 4, 1965, lot 81 (ill.)
Exhibited
New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, African Ivories, June 26 - December 30, 1984
Literature
Kate Ezra, African Ivories, New York, 1984, cat. 54 (unill.)
Condition
excellent condition overall; age crack through forehead and right eyelid as seen on photographs; deep orange yellow 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.