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Statue , Bahau, Kalimantan, Bornéo, milieu du XVIIe siècle
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Bahau
- Statue
- haut. 252 cm
- 99 1/4 in
d'un très bel archaïsme, représentant un personnage masculin debout, la tête inclinée, le bras gauche dirigé vers le ciel, le torse bombé penché en avant. L'expression du visage est marquée par les yeux sphériques émergeant en haut relief. Très belle opposition entre la finesse des jambes et le puissant volume du torse, répondant à celui de sa base - probablement à l'origine fichée dans le sol. Bois tropical, dense et clair.
Provenance
Collectée sur les berges de la rivière Telen, affluent de la rivière Mahakam, dans l'est Kalimantan, après une crue de grande ampleur.
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The surface highly eroded as a result of exposure to the elements.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Possédant des origines ethniques communes et partageant les mêmes coutumes, il n'est pas rare de voir cohabiter Bahau et Modang au sein d'un même village, ce qui explique ici la présence d'une œuvre Bahau en pays Modang.
Sa très grande ancienneté a été confirmée par les résultats de l'analyse au carbone 14 (Laboratoire CIRAM, N° 0908-OA-195R-2, 08.10.08) situant sa datation au XVIIe siècle. Elle constitue un témoignage exceptionnel des arts anciens de Kalimantan.