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Masque, Dan, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- dan
- Masque
- haut. 24,5 cm
- 9 2/3 in
Provenance
Emil Storrer, Zurich
Patricia Withofs, Londres
Acquis de la galerie Entwistle, Londres
Condition
Good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture: hairline cracks and small holes; chips on tip of chin and top of the head. "N°91" in white pigment and label "A.I" on reverse. Deep glossy dark brown partially shiny patina.
"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
A la parfaite régularité du visage et de ses traits finement modelés répond la force des volumes dont les reliefs alternent courbes tendues et angles marqués. Très beau témoin de la confluence des styles Dan septentrionaux et méridionaux, ce masque se distingue également par l'intensité de l'expression. Le volume des paupières et la ligne – rare – des sourcils accentuent la finesse des yeux plissés, caractéristiques, selon Fischer et Himmelheber (1984 : 102), des visages féminins dont ils sont censés figurer le sourire. Profonde patine d'usage, sombre, brillante sur les nervures.