- 816
Senufo Peoples, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Stool
- wood
- 59 by 39.5 by 36cm., 23¼ by 15 by 14 1/8 in.
Provenance
Chiu Gallery, London, 27 December 1986
Condition
Good condition overall; Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Superficial hairline cracks throughout. A couple of traditional iron staple repairs/reinforcements; one to the top of the seat, another to one of the legs, and evidence of another to the same leg, staple now missing. One of the legs (back right facing in the catalogue illustration) is replaced, using the same heavy dense wood as the rest of the stool. Minor chips and losses, typical wear through use to the bottom of the legs. Traces of ochre alluvial soil to the legs and underside of the seat.
"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."