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Superbe bracelet d'homme en ivoire, Kikuyu, Kenya
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Superbe bracelet d'homme en ivoire
- long. 16,5 cm
- 6 1/2 in
Condition
Excellent condition overall. A few very old and superficial chips, testimony to the bracelet's prolonged use.
"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
dessinant deux croissants de lune se rejoignant dans le mouvement des extrémités en pointe. La finesse des parois est mise en valeur par le poli soyeux de la patine nuancée - miel sur les faces externes, brune sur la partie interne.
cf. van Cutsem (2001 : 103) et Sotheby's (Paris, 4 décembre 2008, n° 9) pour des bracelets comparables, le premier dans la collection Ghysels.