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Bouclier, Kikuyu, Kenya
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Kikuyu
- Bouclier
- haut. 59,5 cm
- 23 1/2 in
ndome, la face divisée par une bande médiane rehaussée de pigments rouges et percée en son centre d'une fente crénelée, les deux parties ornées de lignes dentelées à la disposition asymétrique, rouges et noires sur fond blanc. Le dos est entièrement gravé en champlevé de bandes concentriques de chevrons rouges et noirs, la "poignée-brassard" creusée dans la partie inférieure. Patine d'usage.
Condition
Thin open crack along the middle line, at the top and the bottom.
Small chip to the top end. Superficial chips to the patina, as visible in the catalogue illustration; small chips along the edge.
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."