Lot 115
  • 115

Statue féminine, Attié, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Attié
  • Statue féminine
  • haut. 34 cm
  • 13 2/5 in

Provenance

Christine Valluet - Yann Ferrandin, Paris
Collection Lionel Sergent

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use within the culture : the feet are broken and repaired. Dark 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."

Catalogue Note

La dignité de la pose, le parfait équilibre des puissants volumes corporels, les traits idéalisés et l'importance accordée à la parure, traduisent remarquablement les critères de beauté des Attié. A la rigueur de la construction répondent l'élégance du port de tête et les signes arrangés par la main de l'homme : coiffure complexe, scarifications en boutons ponctuant le dos, le cou et le visage, colliers et ceinture en perles de verre et en laiton. La fermeté des volumes est accentuée par la très belle patine sombre, luisante sur les reliefs.