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OVIMBUNDU FIGURATIVE PIPE, ANGOLA
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
Provenance
Lee Lorenz, New York, by 1989
Michael Oliver, New York
Robert Rubin, New York, acquired from the above on March 17, 1999
Exhibited
Heller Ehrman, New York, African Art at Heller Ehrman, April - November, 2005
Literature
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy I. Nooter, African Art in American Collections, New York, 1989, p. 385, fig. 985
Condition
Good condition overall for an object of this type and age. Breaks through both arms and legs with all original pieces surviving, glued. Minor nicks and scratches throughout. Losses to metal bands. The removable head with metal band around bottom (invisible when inserted into pipe). Small loss on bottom of openwork coiffure on reverse with one small segment broken and glued. The eyes inset with glass beads. Fine aged medium brown patina with residue.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.