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Deux boîtes à poudre et un sifflet, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
500 - 700 EUR
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Description
- Kongo
- Deux boîtes à poudre et un sifflet
- wood
- haut. 7 et 9 cm, 7 cm
- 2 3/4 and 3 1/2 in, 2 3/4 in
Provenance
a. Les deux boîtes à poudre :
- Collection Jos (Jozef) Walscharts, Anvers
- Collecté par le gouverneur François (Fritz) Wenner, entre 1920 et 1941
Collection Alexis Bonew, Bruxelles, acquis en 1971-72
- Collection Jos (Jozef) Walscharts, Anvers
- Collecté par le gouverneur François (Fritz) Wenner, entre 1920 et 1941
Collection Alexis Bonew, Bruxelles, acquis en 1971-72
b. Le sifflet porté par un pied figuratif :
Collection Jean-Pierre Lepage, avant 1970
Collection Alexis Bonew, Bruxelles, acquis en 1996
"OC 140 4" inscrit au dos à l'encre blanche
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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."