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Rare masque, Eket, Nigeria
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Eket
- Rare masque
- bois
- haut. 43 cm
- 17 in
Provenance
Collecté par Alain Dufour dans les années 1970
Collection privée, France
Collection privée, France
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Parts of the vessel's neck is broken and missing. A few holes to the circular panel. Small chips to the face.
"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
Comme s'il transperçait l'espace de ses formes anguleuses projetées vers l'avant, le visage semble jaillir du cadre qui l'auréole - au décor rayonnant champlevé. Très beau contraste entre les volumes aux arêtes vives du visage et la douceur du galbe de l'amphore qui le surmonte. Belle et ancienne patine fumée, noire et croûteuse.
cf. Neyt (1979, n°28) pour un autre - rare - masque également surmonté d'une amphore, dans la collection Azar.