Lot 16
  • 16

Paire de statues et boîte de prêtre, Ifugao, Philippines

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Paire de statues et boîte de prêtre, Ifugao
  • haut. 45 cm, 48 cm, 12,5 cm
  • 17 3/4 in, 19 7/8 in, 5 in

Provenance

Jean-Jacques Laurent, Tahiti, circa 1970

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Thick encrusted patina on both figures. A corner of the box 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.
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Catalogue Note

Statues bulul de style naturaliste - volumes pleins fermement modelés, masses musculaires puissantes - l'ensemble recouvert d'une belle patine brune croûteuse de noir de fumée.