- 57
Statue, Dogon, Mali
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Dogon
- Statue
- wood
- haut. 19 cm
- 7 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Fine partially oily 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
Les statuettes d'autel Dogon unissant deux personnages sculptés côte à côte sont rares. Selon Hélène Leloup (Statuaire Dogon, 1994, p. 56 et 63), ces "couples" étaient réalisés "lors de la naissance de jumeaux et installés sur les autels dédiés aux Nommo, les premiers jumeaux venus du ciel". Ici l'union primordiale des deux êtres est superbement formulée par les corps associés dans un même bloc sculptural. Redouble dès lors la force caractéristique du style identifié par Hélène Leloup comme "Bombou-Toro", né au XVIIe siècle à partir d'influences Tellem et Djennenké et dont les statues "paraissent refléter la vision quotidienne des à-pic de la falaise, le côté abrupt de l'environnement qui transmet au sculpteur ses caractéristiques rigoureuses" (idem, p. 166).