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Masque, Dan, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- dan
- Masque
- haut. 22, 8 cm
- 9 in
Provenance
Collecté par Pieter Jan Vandenhoute et Albert Maesen lors de l'"expédition en Côte d'Ivoire" organisée par l'Université de Gand et le Musée Vleeschuis d'Anvers, en 1938-39, n° IV, 1351
Acquis au retour de l'expédition par l'une des personnalités anversoises qui contribua à financer l'expédition
Collection privée, acquis en 1982
Il porte, à l'intérieur, inscrit à l'encre rouge, le numéro d'inventaire "1351"
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Edges of the mask in fine condition. Small old loss to the mouth. Fine glossy patina with a loss to the surface above the proper left eye, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."