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Grebo Mask, Ivory Coast
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Provenance
Charles D. Miller III, acquired in situ in the 1970s
Private collection, New York, acquired from the above in the 1980s
Private collection, New York, acquired from the above in the 1980s
Condition
Good condition for an object of this age and rare type. Vertical repaired crack through height of the mask, extending throguh proper right eye and proper right edge of mouth. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, chips, cracks, and small losses throughout. Lower lip with native repair. Some teeth missing as shown. Surface is thickly encrusted with layered pigment and encrustation, which is crumbling, chipping, and cracking in places.
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.