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Deux miniatures en ivoire, Lega, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Lega
- Deux miniatures en ivoire
- ivory (Loxodonta Africana)
- haut. 21,5 cm et 8 cm
- 8 1/2 in ; 3 1/6 in
Provenance
b. Marc Felix, "FC5605" inscrit à l'encre blanche
a. et b. Collection de la famille des ducs de Luxembourg
Christie's, Paris, 11 décembre 2007, n° 254 et 255
a. et b. Collection de la famille des ducs de Luxembourg
Christie's, Paris, 11 décembre 2007, n° 254 et 255
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Beautiful patina with varying shades from light to reddish brown tones typical of old elephant ivory on both objects. The small one has number F05605 written in white on one side.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les miniatures en ivoire appartenaient, dans le cadre de l'association du Bwami, à des précepteurs ou à des initiés du grade suprême kindi, et étaient utilisées lors d'initiations de grades supérieurs.