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Baule Male Statue, Ivory Coast
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood, beads, african land snail
- Height: 19 5/8 in (50 cm)
the necklace and belt strung with beads of African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) shell.
Provenance
Alain de Monbrison, Paris, by 1982
Allan Stone, New York
Allan Stone, New York
Literature
Alain de Monbrison (adv.), African Arts, Vol. XVI, No. 1, November 1982, p. 35
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips, and stains. Age cracks including to front of torso, to proper left side of the head behind the ear, and radiating around integrally-carved plinth. Old chips and losses around bottom.Old losses to implements originally held in hands, the breaks patinated over as seen in catalogue photograph. Old loss to tip of one point in coiffure at the back; the other tip broken and glued. Fine dark brown glossy patina with encrustation.
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.