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Poulie de métier à tisser, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Guro
- Poulie de métier à tisser
- haut. 19,5 cm
- 7 3/4 in
L'étrier en V renversé se prolonge par un long cou mettant en valeur la tête aux traits stylisés, les lignes jouant sur la tension des courbes et des contre-courbes, selon l'esthétique Guro - ample front bombé dont la ligne se prolonge dans la crête sagittale, face profondément incurvée, lèvres saillantes, le menton disparaissant. Belle patine nuancée, croûteuse, brun rouge et brillante sur les reliefs.
Provenance
Ancienne collection Lucien Van de Velde, Anvers, 1970
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Few superficial chips to the encrusted patina.
For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
"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."