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Statuette masculine, Bembé, République du Congo
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bembé
- Statuette masculine
- haut. 14 cm
- 5 1/2 in
Provenance
Collectée sur le terrain par Alain Lagarde entre 1930 et 1934
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Retains its original cloth skirt. A crack to the rear. Fine nuanced patina, varying from light brown to a rich red-brown.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cette miniature exprime magistralement toute la puissance de l'ancêtre représenté. Elle s'impose dans le contraste entre la force de la pose et des masses corporelles, et la délicatesse des traits, des détails anatomiques et des scarifications envahissant l'abdomen. Superbe patine d'usage, brun rouge et brune, brillante sur les reliefs. Elle a conservé - très rare - le pagne dont les statuettes Bembé étaient traditionnellement parées.