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Kongo Maternity Group, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood, glass
- Height: 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm)
Provenance
Private American Collection
Pace Primitive, New York, by 1974
Private American Collection
Lisa Bradley, New York
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired from the above on January 15, 2003
Pace Primitive, New York, by 1974
Private American Collection
Lisa Bradley, New York
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired from the above on January 15, 2003
Exhibited
Pace Gallery, New York, African Accumulative Sculpture: Power and Display, September 21 - October 17, 1974
Hillwood Art Museum, Long Island University, Brookville, New York, Perpetuating the Culture. African Images of Mother and Child, August 26 - October 5, 2002
Hillwood Art Museum, Long Island University, Brookville, New York, Perpetuating the Culture. African Images of Mother and Child, August 26 - October 5, 2002
Literature
Brice Holcombe and Arnold Rubin, African Accumulative Sculpture: Power and Display, New York, 1974, p. 55, fig. 130
Raoul Lehuard, Art Bakongo: les centres de style, Arnouville, 1989, Vol. 2, p. 587, fig. K 9-2-1
Herbert M. Cole, Perpetuating the Culture. African Images of Mother and Child, Brookville, 2002, p. 43
Raoul Lehuard, Art Bakongo: les centres de style, Arnouville, 1989, Vol. 2, p. 587, fig. K 9-2-1
Herbert M. Cole, Perpetuating the Culture. African Images of Mother and Child, Brookville, 2002, p. 43
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips and cracks consistent with age and use. Chipping and oxidation to mirror elements. Age cracks throughout, including to back proper left of head, front proper right of torso, down spine, and to front of integrally-carved plinth. Charge material packed into pelvis. Fine glossy dark brown patina. Surface varnished. Fixed permanently to modern base.
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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.