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Statuette, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Kongo
- Statuette
- wood
- haut. 28 cm
- 11 in
Provenance
Collection Fred ten Houten (1916-1995), Groningen
Volkenkundig Museum Gerardus van der Leeuw, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (dépôt, 1971-1997)
Galerie de Ruimte, Eersel
Alain Lecomte, Paris
Collection privée
Volkenkundig Museum Gerardus van der Leeuw, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (dépôt, 1971-1997)
Galerie de Ruimte, Eersel
Alain Lecomte, Paris
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Consistent loss to the top of the headdress where was the charge initially. The proper right arm broken and glued. Fine nuanced 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
A la force des traits et des volumes épannelés répond la puissance manifestée dans la pose telema lwinbanganga (adoptée par la noblesse Kongo et les devins en signe d'autorité absolue) et dans l'accumulation des charges protectrices bilongo. Présentes dans la coiffe et le collier, elles s'imposent dans l'impressionnant reliquaire ventral obturé par un miroir et ponctué, aux points cardinaux, par des tiges tubulaires. Voir Sotheby's (Paris, 30 novembre 2010, n° 22), pour une statuette de la collection de Havenon présentant un même - rare - dispositif ventral.