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Kongo Dog-Form Gourd Stopper, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Provenance
Private Collection, Brussels
Joaquin Pecci, Brussels
S. Thomas Alexander III and Laura Rogers, St. Louis, acquired from the above in 2008
Joaquin Pecci, Brussels
S. Thomas Alexander III and Laura Rogers, St. Louis, acquired from the above in 2008
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Open crack to body behind proper right foreleg. Loss to tip of tail. Underside of stopper is filled with cork. Chips to edges of both ears. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and small chips and cracks consistent with age and use.
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.