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Yoruba Veranda Post, Nigeria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 49 1/2 in (126 cm)
Provenance
Allan Stone, New York
Condition
Bottom figure is fragmentary as seen in catalogue illustration. Age cracks, including to proper right front of top figure, proper left side of lower figure, and proper right side of face of lower figure. Bird finial broken and glued. Chipping and flaking to multi-layered colored paint. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and surface losses consistent with age and exposure to the elements. Metal post embedded in underside (offered without 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.