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Masquette, Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Léga
- Masquette
- haut. 17 cm
- 6 2/3 in
lukwakongo, le visage hautement stylisé caractérisé par la rigueur géométrique de ses formes à pans coupés. Dessinées par la rupture de plan du front fuyant, les arcades sourcilières se rejoignent à la naissance du nez droit, signifié par la nervure s'étirant jusqu'au menton disparaissant, les joues et les yeux marqués d'une croix pyrogravée. Patine claire du bois d'alstonia, avec traces de kaolin. Elle a conservé sa barbe de fibres luzelu.
Provenance
Collection Michel Boulanger, Liège
Condition
For 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. Biebuyck (2002 : 74, n° 18) pour une masquette à la stylisation géométrique comparable, conservée au Musée Royal de l'Afrique Centrale, à Tervuren.