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Masque, Bété/Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Masque, Bété/Guro
- haut. 23 cm
- 9 in
Provenance
Charles Ratton, Paris
Collection Arland
Christine Valluet - Yann Ferrandin, Paris
Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Arland
Christine Valluet - Yann Ferrandin, Paris
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: minor chips to the mouth and hairline cracks to the darkened surface.
"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 préciosité offerte par la petite dimension et la finesse des modelés répond la puissance du visage aux traits concentrés, portant à sa quintessence l'expression de l'esthétique Guro / Bété. Le visage étroit, dominé par le très ample front bombé, se tend sous la nervure médiane s'étirant depuis l'extrémité de la coiffe - au motif tripartite caractéristique -, jusqu'à la naissance du nez court. La tension des formes est accentuée par le trait cinglant des scarifications et par la profonde patine brune, brillante.