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BETE-GURO HEDDLE PULLEY, IVORY COAST
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
Provenance
Philippe Bourgoin, Paris
Guy Loudmer, Paris, June 30, 1988, lot 65
Lucien van de Velde, Antwerp, acquired at the above auction
Guy Loudmer, Paris, June 30, 1988, lot 65
Lucien van de Velde, Antwerp, acquired at the above auction
Literature
I. Vogelzang, Van katrol tot kunstwerk: weefkantrolhouders uit West Afrika, Groningen, 1996, cover
Ellen C. Hvatum Werner, "The Weaver's Muse: Heddle Pulleys in West Africa," The World of Tribal Arts, Vol. IV, No. 2, August/Autumn 1997, p. 80, fig. 46
Condition
Very good condition overall for an object of this type and age. Front of proper right foot and front and heel of proper left foot chipped, as seen in photographs. Minor nicks and scratches. Wear and tear throughout from traditional handling. Exceptionally fine, lustrous dark brown 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.
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.