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Guro heddle pulley, Ivory Coast
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm)
Provenance
Oliver Le Corneur and Jean Roudillon, Paris
Harold Rome, New York (inv. no. "275"), acquired from the above in 1959
Ben Heller, New York
Martin Lerner, New York, acquired from the above
Harold Rome, New York (inv. no. "275"), acquired from the above in 1959
Ben Heller, New York
Martin Lerner, New York, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Joe and Emily Lowe Art Center, Syracuse University, Syracuse, Masterpieces of African Sculpture, February 16 - April 1, 1964
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, Selections from the African Heddle Pulley Collection of Harold Rome, March 27 - May 2, 1971
Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C., African Miniature Sculpture: The Weaving Pulley Collection of Harold Rome, May 1975 - February 1976
Literature
M. Peter Piening, Masterpieces of African Sculpture, Syracuse, 1964, p. 48, cat. 114
Warren M. Robbins, African Art in American Collections, New York, 1966, p. 85, fig. 74
Allentown Art Museum, Selections from the African Heddle Pulley Collection of Harold Rome, Allentown, 1971, cat. 71
Frederick Lamp, "African Weaving and Traditional Dress", African Arts, Vol. IX, no. 2, January 1976, p. 64
Warren M. Robbins, African Art in American Collections, New York, 1966, p. 85, fig. 74
Allentown Art Museum, Selections from the African Heddle Pulley Collection of Harold Rome, Allentown, 1971, cat. 71
Frederick Lamp, "African Weaving and Traditional Dress", African Arts, Vol. IX, no. 2, January 1976, p. 64
Condition
Good condition for an object of this age and type. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions from age and use. Both horns restored. Spool and holes with wear from use. Inside of pulley also with wear. Fine crusty black aged patina. Number "275" painted in white inside proper left side of pulley. Attached to base with two pins drilled into underside of each prong.
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.