- 174
Statue , Téké, République Populaire du Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Téké
- Statue
- haut. 23,5 cm
- 9 1/4 in
le personnage masculin au corps penché en avant - jambes fléchies, épaules rentrées, les bras libérés du corps accompagnant le mouvement - la vigueur de la pose accentuée par les membres anguleux s'inscrivant puissamment dans l'espace. A la fluidité des lignes corporelles répond le naturalisme du visage, l'intensité de l'expression offerte par les yeux sertis d'éclats de verre et les scarifications encadrant la face aux traits fins. Patine nuancée, ocre sur le corps - probablement dissimulé à l'origine par une étoffe - et brun rouge et grumeleuse sur les épaules et la tête.
Provenance
Collectée par John ou Siegfried Södergren, dans la première moitié du XXe siècle
Collection de la famille Södergren, Suède
Collection de la famille Södergren, Suède
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The feet are broken, missing. Crack along the length of the torso, visible 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."