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Panneau-autel, Île Nias, Indonésie
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Île Nias
- Panneau-autel
- Wood
- haut. 59 cm, larg. 33,5 cm
- 23 1/4 in, 13 in
Provenance
Collection Pierre Guelly, Bruxelles
Collection privée
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Implements are missing on each side of the figure.
"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
Superbement élaboré, le décor du panneau associe la représentation - rare - d'une tête de buffle stylisée s'épanouissant dans les volutes des doubles motifs saita et, projeté en très haut relief, un motif analogue formant l'autel. A cette sculpture monoxyle s'ajoutent les éléments rapportés : cornes ponctuant la tête de buffle, et une petite effigie adu dont la parure signifie le haut statut social du défunt. Quatre trous percés dans l'autel de part et d'autre de la statue indiquent l'ajout d'éléments décoratifs, aujourd'hui disparus. cf. Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara (Nias. Tribal treasures, 1990, n°134, 137 et 139) pour des panneaux-autels comparables.