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Poulie de métier à tisser, Bété, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bété
- Poulie de métier à tisser
- haut. 22 cm
- 8 2/3 in
La tête, portée par un long cou scarifié, offre un visage aux traits épurés d'un bel équilibre formel, souligné par une nervure médiane s'étirant depuis l'extrémité de la coiffe jusqu'à la naissance du nez court. Très belle et profonde patine sombre, grumeleuse.
Provenance
Renaud Vanuxem, Paris
Collection particulière
Collection particulière
Literature
Reproduite et exposée dans :
Poulies, 2005 : 62, catalogue de l'exposition, Galerie Renaud Vanuxem, Paris, 1 avril - 21 mai 2005
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. As evident in the catalogue illustration, indigenous restoration on the left shoulder. A short stabilized crack along the back left side of the head. Hairline crack on the back, along the neck.
"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."