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Cimier, Bamana, Mali
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Bamana
- Cimier
- wood, fabric
- long. 65 cm
- 25 2/3 in
Provenance
Collection Georges Stoecklin (1937-1997), Golfe-Juan
Lucien Van de Velde, Anvers
Collection privée
Lucien Van de Velde, Anvers
Collection privée
Literature
Schädler, Masken der Welt. Sammlerstücke aus fünf Jahrtausenden, 1999, p. 64, n° 45
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
Old indigeneous repairs to the proper right to the neck and the proper right front foot. Fine dark 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.
"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
Portée en cimier et dansée par paires au sein de la société Ci-wara pour célébrer l'union mythique de la terre et du soleil, cette sculpture se distingue par la dynamique des formes, superbement résumées à l'essentiel.
Ce style ancien, d'une modernité saisissante, provient selon Jean-Paul Colleyn de la région de Bamako ou du Belegu (Bamana, Un art et un savoir-vivre au Mali, 2002, p. 224, n° 213). Au sein de ce corpus restreint, elle s'apparente en particulier au cimier Ci-wara de l'ancienne collection Louis Carré, conservé dans les collections du Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (Kerchache, Paudrat et Stephan, L'Art Africain, 1988, p. 361, n° 371).
Ce style ancien, d'une modernité saisissante, provient selon Jean-Paul Colleyn de la région de Bamako ou du Belegu (Bamana, Un art et un savoir-vivre au Mali, 2002, p. 224, n° 213). Au sein de ce corpus restreint, elle s'apparente en particulier au cimier Ci-wara de l'ancienne collection Louis Carré, conservé dans les collections du Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (Kerchache, Paudrat et Stephan, L'Art Africain, 1988, p. 361, n° 371).