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Statue de chien, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Statue de chien, Kongo
- wood
- haut. 21 cm
- 8 1/4 in
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Bruxelles
Alain Bovis, Paris
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Alain Bovis, Paris
Collection Daniel et Carmen Klein
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Small chips, nicks, scratches and abrasions in places. Beautiful aged patina.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"Au chien, cet indispensable complice des chasseurs, est attribué le rôle de traqueur de sorciers et de gardien de maisons, son image sculptée suffisant à protéger le village des esprits malins" (Felix, Art & Kongos, 1985, p. 103). La force exprimée par la gueule ouverte sur des crocs acérés et par le mouvement inversé des pattes antérieures, redouble dans l'accumulation des charges bilongo, présentes dans le collier et ses attributs, et dans la boîte reliquaire obturée par un miroir, envahissant le plan dorsal. Selon Robert Farris Thompson, "les tenants de la tradition pensent que ces animaux sont dotés de quatre yeux, deux pour ce monde et deux pour l'autre" (in Falgayrettes-Leveau, Le Geste Kôngo, 2002, p. 50).