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Bouclier, Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Mangbetu
- Bouclier
- wood, rafia, feathers
- haut. 123 cm
- 48 1/2 in
Provenance
Collecté par les Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, ca 1937
Collection des Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, Namur, 1959
Collection privée, Bruxelles
Collection des Sœurs Dominicaines Missionnaires de Namur, Namur, 1959
Collection privée, Bruxelles
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.
"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
A l'absolue modernité de l'image, offerte par l'épure de la forme et du décor (pictural et graphique) répond la délicatesse du bouquet de plumes blanches ponctuant le centre de ce bouclier, tel qu'elles ornaient également les coiffes des hommes Mangbetu. Voir Sotheby's (Paris, 12 décembre 2012, n° 117) pour un bouclier comparable, collecté entre 1890 et 1913.