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Senufo Female Figure, Ivory Coast
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm)
Provenance
Alessandro Volta, Paris
Carlo Monzino, Lugano
Private Collection, Europe, by descent from the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 19, 2001, lot 124
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Carlo Monzino, Lugano
Private Collection, Europe, by descent from the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 19, 2001, lot 124
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Exhibited
Center for African Art, New York, African Aesthetics: the Carlo Monzino Collection, May 7 - September 7, 1986
Literature
Susan M. Vogel, African Aesthetics: the Carlo Monzino Collection, New York, 1986, p. 22, cat. 15
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips, and age cracks consistent with age and use. Very fine dark brown aged patina with encrustation. Fixed permanently to modern base.
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.
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.