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Statuette féminine, Bembé, République du Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Bembé
- Statuette féminine
- haut. 19 cm
- 7 1/2 in
Provenance
Olivier Larroque, Nîmes
Collection Lionel Sergent
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Old and well patinated loss to the tips of the feet. Light brown 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."
"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
Les gestes des statuettes Bembé expriment chacun un concept inhérent à la pensée Kongo. Selon Lehuard (1989 : 115), l'attitude des deux mains posées sur le ventre signifie l'adresse d'une prière secrète, une invocation.
Cette statuette se distingue par la prégnance du visage aux traits naturalistes finement modelés, accentuée par les yeux sertis d'un éclat de faïence, et par la très belle patine nuancée, brun rouge, brillante. Les trous de suspension la situent dans le corpus très restreint de statuettes féminines Bembé destinées à être "portées en collier par certains dignitaires" (Felix, 1995 : 196).