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Tabatière, Tshokwe, Angola
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Tshokwe
- Tabatière
- haut. 15,5 cm
- 6 1/6 in
Provenance
Ancienne collection Josef Herman, Suffolk
Christie's, Amsterdam, 12 décembre 2000, The Josef Herman Collection of African Art, n° 310
Philippe Ratton - Daniel Hourdé, Paris (N° d'inventaire "RH1173" inscrit à l'arrière du socle)
Collection Lionel Sergent
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: a crack running along the torso, as visible in the catalogue illustration; old patinated loss to the proper right side of the top.
"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 tabatières / mortiers à tabac sont considérées par les Tshokwe comme des objets de prestige, recevant une attention égale à la statuaire. La dynamique de la pose et la tension du visage sont mises en valeur par la patine sombre, brillante.