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Songye Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- pheasant, domestic goat
- Height: 13 in (33 cm)
with attachments of two Domestic Goat (Capra hircus) horns, strips of Domestic Goat (Capra hircus) hide, and a crown incorporating feathers of the Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus).
Provenance
Hélène and Philippe Leloup, Paris and New York
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above in the 1980s
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above in the 1980s
Exhibited
Allan Stone Gallery, New York, Fetishism, March 2 - May 8, 1992
The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, Connecticut, Power Incarnate: Allan Stone's Collection of Sculpture from the Congo, May 14 - September 4, 2011
S2 Gallery, New York, Hunters and Gatherers: The Art of Assemblage, November 18 - December 16, 2011
The Bruce Museum, Greenwich, Connecticut, Power Incarnate: Allan Stone's Collection of Sculpture from the Congo, May 14 - September 4, 2011
S2 Gallery, New York, Hunters and Gatherers: The Art of Assemblage, November 18 - December 16, 2011
Literature
Allan Stone (adv.), Art News, March 1992, p. 75
Kevin D. Dumouchelle, Power Incarnate: Allan Stone's Collection of Sculpture from the Congo, Greenwich, Connecticut, 2011, pp. 2 & 65, cat. 42
Kevin D. Dumouchelle, Power Incarnate: Allan Stone's Collection of Sculpture from the Congo, Greenwich, Connecticut, 2011, pp. 2 & 65, cat. 42
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions consistent with age and handling. Very minor age cracks. Some feathers replaced. Fine dark brown glossy patina with some areas of crystalline buildup. Metal elements aged and oxidized. Fixed to modern wood plinth with a metal pin drilled into underside. Hide attachments are dry.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.