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Senufo or Bamana Male Figure, Mali
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 13 3/4 in (34.9 cm)
Provenance
Private American Collecton
Sotheby's, New York, November 24, 1992, lot 66, consigned by the above
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Sotheby's, New York, November 24, 1992, lot 66, consigned by the above
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Literature
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy I. Nooter, African Art in American Collections. Survey 1989, Washington and London, 1989, p. 81, fig. 80
Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal Arts of Africa, New York and London, 1998, p. 73, fig. 8
Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal Arts of Africa, New York and London, 1998, p. 73, fig. 8
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, old chips, age cracks, and small losses consistent with age and use. Both earlobes with small losses, the chips patinated over. Crack on inside of proper left hip where leg meets abdomen. Stable age crack to front of integrally-carved base in front of proper left foot. Exceptionally fine aged glossy dark brown patina seething ritually-applied oil, with encrustation.
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.