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Edo Wood Altar Head of a Chief, Benin Kingdom, Nigeria
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 24 1/2 in (62.2 cm)
Provenance
Augustus H. Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers, Farnham
Alexander Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, by descent from the above
George H. Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, by descent from the above
Stella Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, acquired from the above
K. John Hewett, Bog Farm, and James Economos, Santa Fe, acquired from the above
William Stark, Denver, acquired from the above
S. Thomas Alexander III, Saint Louis, acquired from the above
Merton D. Simpson, New York, acquired from the above in May 1976 (inv. no. “1785”)
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above in May 1977
Alexander Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, by descent from the above
George H. Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, by descent from the above
Stella Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, acquired from the above
K. John Hewett, Bog Farm, and James Economos, Santa Fe, acquired from the above
William Stark, Denver, acquired from the above
S. Thomas Alexander III, Saint Louis, acquired from the above
Merton D. Simpson, New York, acquired from the above in May 1976 (inv. no. “1785”)
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above in May 1977
Exhibited
Pitt-Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, 1934-1960s
Literature
Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers, Antique Works of Art from Benin, London, 1900, p. 73, pl. 36, figs. 277 & 278 (two views)
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips and losses. Weathered with surface losses to relief decoration on top of head. Age cracks including a vertical crack on the reverse to the right of rectangular aperture. Some spots of black pigment on metal. Metal with dents, breaks, creases, and small holes. Wood with very fine dark reddish brown patina. Metal aged and oxidized.
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.