- 78
Statue d'autel, Yoruba, Nigeria
Estimate
4,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Yoruba
- Statue d'autel
- Wood (no cites)
- haut. 37 cm
- 14 1/2 in
Provenance
Vittorio Mangio, Monza
Collection privée, Suisse, acquis en 1971
Collection privée, Suisse, acquis en 1971
Exhibited
Zurich, Rietberg Museum, Yoruba. Kunst und Ästhetik in Nigeria, 1991
Literature
Homberger, Yoruba. Kunst und Ästhetik in Nigeria, 1991, p. 90, n° 103
Condition
Please refer to the department, + 33 1 53 05 52 67, alexis.maggiar@sothebys.com
"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
Signe de dévotion, la dignité de la pose, accentuée par le port altier de la double hache symbolisant la francisque du dieu Shango, exalte les critères de la beauté féminine - fermeté de la poitrine généreuse et richesse de la parure. La superbe dynamique des formes est mise en valeur par les nuances brun rouge de la patine profonde, attestant de la très grande ancienneté de cet oshe Shango.