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Deux charmes, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire et Ewé, Ghana
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux charmes, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire et Ewé, Ghana
- haut. a) 14 cm et b) 12 cm
- a) 5 1/2 in and b) 4 3/4 in
Provenance
a) Alberto Costa, Barcelone
Collection Lionel Sergent
b) Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Lionel Sergent
b) Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Sénufo : tips of feet broken. Losses to the brown patina, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
Ewé: Good condition overall. Old and well patinated loss to the feet, 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
Très belle patine d'usage, profonde, de ces deux statuettes, la première utilisée dans le cadre de la divination, la seconde comme charme protecteur.