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Statuette, Luluwa, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Luluwa
- Statuette
- haut. 14 cm
- 5 1/2 in
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. A fine brown reddish patina and dry to the torso.
"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
Selon Marc Felix (1987, p. 88), les statuettes Luluwa de personnages accroupis "avaient pour fonction d'éloigner les maladies et d'agir comme intermédiaires entre les humains et le monde spirituel". La célèbre statue Luluwa du Museum für Völkerkunde de Berlin atteste qu'elles étaient portées en amulette autour du cou, ici par un chef (Koloss, 2002, p. 159, n° 147). Voir Sotheby's, (New York, 17 novembre 2006, n° 101) pour la statue apparentée de la collection William W. Brill, et Koloss (1987, p. 47, n° 21, inv. III IC 19963) pour celle du Museum für Völkerkunde de Berlin, de même dimension et aux côtes également saillantes. Jouant librement des proportions, l'artiste a remarquablement exprimé la tension de la pose, accentuée par la dynamique des volumes anguleux inclinés en profondeur, et par le détail des côtes accompagnant le mouvement du dos.