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Masque, Dan, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Masque, Dan
- wood
- haut. 25, 8 cm
- 10 in
Provenance
Collection Paul Kiev Elsas, Paris/Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Collection René et Odette Delenne, Bruxelles, acquis en 1964
Collection René et Odette Delenne, Bruxelles, acquis en 1964
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Proper left hand side of the mask broken and formerly fixed with rope and nails; probably glued as well. Minor marks, nicks and scratches consistent with use. Fine brown tone patina with shiny parts on edges, dusty in the hollows.
"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
En 1948, Jan Vandenhoute choisissait, dans sa Classification stylistique du masque dan et guere de la Cote d'Ivoire occidentale (A.O.F.), un masque très comparable conservé au Reichsmuseums für Völkerkunde de Leiden (inv. n° 2699), afin d'illustrer le style des Dan méridionaux, et en particulier celui du village de Flanpleu. A la tension des lignes anguleuses et à l'expressionnisme des traits s'ajoutent ici, dans l'érosion et la patine profonde du bois dur, ainsi que dans les réparations indigènes, les signes de sa très grande ancienneté.