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Bidjogo Female Anthropomorphic Ladle, Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
Wood with a dark patina- Height: 26 5/8 inches (67.6 cm)
Provenance
Pierre Langlois, Paris
Baudouin de Grunne, Brussels
Private collection
Artcurial, Paris, December 11, 2002, lot 27
Jan Krugier, Monaco, acquired at the above auction
Baudouin de Grunne, Brussels
Private collection
Artcurial, Paris, December 11, 2002, lot 27
Jan Krugier, Monaco, acquired at the above auction
Condition
Good condition for an object of this age and rare type. Minor abrasions around edges from rubbing of stand. Hairline age crack in bottom end. Small area retouched at proper left breast. Very minor marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions from age and use. Fine glossy reddish brown patina.
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.
Catalogue Note
See Falgayrettes-Leveau 1991: 58, for a closely related Bidjogo anthropomorphic ladle. For two other related sculptures in the collection of the National Museum of Ethnology, Lisbon (inv. nos. "AD 643" and "AD 646"), see Herreman 2002: 178, cats. 138 and 139.