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GURO HEDDLE PULLEY, IVORY COAST
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Harry Franklin, Los Angeles
Nancy and Richard Bloch, Rancho Santa Fe, acquired from the above before 1973
Nancy and Richard Bloch, Rancho Santa Fe, acquired from the above before 1973
Exhibited
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, African Installation, October 1973 - May 1974
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type. Vertical hairline cracks through figure's abdomen and below figure through center of pulley, as well as proper right side of pulley. Wear and tear throughout from traditional handling. Exceptionally fine lustrous dark 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.