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Akan Krinjabo Funerary Torso, Ghana
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- terracotta
- Height: 13 1/4 in (33.7 cm)
Provenance
Mona Gavigan, Washington, D.C.
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this age, type, and material. Chip to proper right edge of coiffure. Loss of one rectangular element at back center of coiffure. Chips around bottom edge. Six small white beads embedded in surface on back of neck. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips throughout. Fine varied aged blackened and encrusted patina. A vertical hole underneath drilled for the insertion of a wooden dowel affixed to western wood base.
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.
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.