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Kuba Cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 8 1/4 in (21 cm)
Provenance
Hotel Drouot, Paris, June 30 - July 1, 1927, lot 276, pl. XII
Han Coray, Zurich, by 1968
Paolo Morigi, Lugano
Ernst Beyeler, Basel, by 1990
Christie's, New York, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas including Property from the Estate of Ernst Beyeler, May 10, 2012, lot 24
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Han Coray, Zurich, by 1968
Paolo Morigi, Lugano
Ernst Beyeler, Basel, by 1990
Christie's, New York, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas including Property from the Estate of Ernst Beyeler, May 10, 2012, lot 24
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Literature
Paolo Morigi, Meisterwerke altafrikanischer Kultur aus der Sammlung Casa Coray, Agnuzzo, 1968, fig. 86
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Square-shaped opening at the back of the neck. Front of proper right foot is broken and glued. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips and cracks consistent with age and use. Exceptionally fine glossy dark brown patina. Underside of proper left foot is painted in white with "HC 196" (struck out) on the underside, and on the back of the heel "HC 479". Remains of an old collection label on underside of proper right foot. Balls of wax are affixed to underside of proper right foot to level the cup.
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.
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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.