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Deux bâtonnets, Ashanti, Akan, Ghana
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux bâtonnets, Ashanti, Akan
- haut. a) 13,5 cm b) 20,5 cm
- a) 5 1/3 in b) 8 in
Provenance
Collectés par Karl-Heinz Krieg entre 1962 et 1964 à Kumasi, Ghana
Transmis par descendance
Transmis par descendance
Exhibited
a) Los Angeles, University of California, Frederick S. Wight Gallery, The Arts of Ghana, 11 octobre - 11 décembre 1977. Minneapolis, Walker Art Center, 11 février - 26 mars 1978. Dallas, Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, 3 mai - 2 juillet 1978
b) Aalen, Kunstverein Aalen, Kunst der Akan, 21 juin - 20 août 1995
b) Aalen, Kunstverein Aalen, Kunst der Akan, 21 juin - 20 août 1995
Literature
a) Tribus, Veröffentlichungen des Linden-Museums, Nr. 26, novembre 1977, p. 74, n° 4
Cole & Ross, The Arts of Ghana, 1977, p. 54, fig. 92a
b) Tribus, Veröffentlichungen des Linden-Museums, Nr. 26, novembre 1977, p. 77, n° 7
Kunstverein Aalen, Kunst der Akan, 1995, p. 15, n° 11
Cole & Ross, The Arts of Ghana, 1977, p. 54, fig. 92a
b) Tribus, Veröffentlichungen des Linden-Museums, Nr. 26, novembre 1977, p. 77, n° 7
Kunstverein Aalen, Kunst der Akan, 1995, p. 15, n° 11
Condition
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"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
Ces rares bâtonnets, très délicatement ouvragés, étaient parfois offerts à une jeune fille par un prétendant. Ils illustrent des adages qui lui étaient personnellement adressés et rendent hommage à sa beauté.