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Statuette fétiche, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Kongo
- Statuette fétiche
- haut. 27 cm
- 10 1/2 in
nkisi, le contour du buste stylisé évoquant la position des bras repliés sur l'abdomen, le cou richement enturbanné d'une étoffe de coton mettant en valeur la tête relevée aux traits finement sculptés. L'expression est marquée par les grands yeux sertis de verre regardant le ciel et la bouche tendue vers l'avant, entrouverte sur des dents limées, les tempes ornées de têtes de clous en cuivre. Le sommet de la tête et la petite cavité percée dans l'abdomen recevaient les médecines, aujourd'hui disparues. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge sur le corps - avec restes de résine servant à fixer la charge magique -, brune et profonde sur la tête.
Provenance
Merton Simpson, New York
Collection particulière, Toronto
Jacques Germain, Montréal
Literature
Reproduite dans :
Germain, Arts anciens de l'Afrique Noire, 2004 : 47
Germain, Arts anciens de l'Afrique Noire, 2004 : 47
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Hairline crack along the torso, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
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."
Catalogue Note
cf. Lehuard (1989 II, 538) pour une statuette stylistiquement comparable, classée par l'auteur dans le "sous-style J16" de la statuaire Kongo Yombé, la tête construite selon un schéma anguleux.