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Statue féminine, Attié, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Attié
- Statue féminine
- haut. 24 cm
- 9 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Bertrand Goy, Paris
Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture : a crack on the back; tips of the feet are broken and glued.
"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
Le thème de la cariatide constitue, dans cette région d'Afrique de l'Ouest, une spécificité propre à la statuaire Attié. Concentrant l'effet visuel, il accentue le sentiment de force et d'équilibre, tout en mettant en valeur le visage projeté vers l'avant et ponctué, comme le dos, de scarifications en boutons faites de chevilles en bois rapportées. La très belle rigueur de la construction est mise en valeur par les perles rectangulaires en pâte de verre. Patine sombre, nuancée.