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Statue fétiche, Songye, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Songye
- Statue fétiche
- haut.. 42 cm
- 16 1/2 in
Jouant sur la puissance des contrastes, le volume compact du torse cubiste répond à l'étirement du cou surdimensionné, et à la courbe de la longue corne d'antilope pointant vers l'avant. Témoignant de la perméabilité des frontières stylistiques, l'amorce d'une conception plus naturaliste du visage s'oppose au schématisme des traits, accentué par la rigueur du plaquage métallique. Très belle patine nuancée, profonde, légèrement suintante sur le visage.
Literature
Reproduite dans :
Neyt, La redoutable statuaire Songye d'Afrique Centrale, 2004 : 125, n°90
Neyt, La redoutable statuaire Songye d'Afrique Centrale, 2004 : 125, n°90
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Open crack on the left side of the belly, and a short one on the headress.
"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."