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Poulie de métier à tisser, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Guro
- Poulie de métier à tisser
- haut. 16 cm
- 6 1/3 in
Provenance
Alain Schoffel, Paris
Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture : losses to the aged dark brown patina with residue, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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
L'élégance de la silhouette, la fluidité des lignes, la pureté des formes et la subtilité des modelés imposent dans cette "miniature" l'expression la plus aboutie des canons de la beauté en pays Guro. Belle patine nuancée, brun rouge et brillante sur les reliefs.