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Pipe, probablement Tshokwe, région du Kwango-Kasaï, Republique Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Pipe, probablement Tshokwe, région du Kwango-Kasaï
- Wood
- long. 10,5 cm
- 4 1/8 in
Provenance
Collection Raoul Blondiau, Bruxelles
Collection J.H.W. Verschure (1899-1977)
Collection privée
Collection J.H.W. Verschure (1899-1977)
Collection privée
Exhibited
Anvers, Stadsfeelstzaal, Tentoonstelling van Kongo-Kunst, 24 décembre 1937 - 16 janvier 1938
Literature
Antwerpsche Propagandaweken, Tentoonstelling van Kongo-Kunst, 1937, n°354 (non reproduit)
Olbrechts, Plastiek van Kongo, 1946, p. 122, fig. 35 (dessin)
Olbrechts, Plastiek van Kongo, 1946, p. 122, fig. 35 (dessin)
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Open crack to the front of the pipe bowl. Fine dark brown patina.
"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
Voir Bassani (1977, p. 76) pour une très rare pipe comparable, à fourreau cubique et tuyau anthropomorphe hautement stylisé, dans les collections du musée Pigorini à Rome (inv. n°67420).