- 67
Statue, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Kongo
- Statue
- wood
- haut. 23,5 cm
- 9 1/4 in
Provenance
Christie's, Londres, 3 juillet 1990, n° 28
Collection privée
Collection privée
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture: Minor marks, nicks, scratches and small chips consistent with age and use. Very old loss of material to the neck and top of the head.
"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
Cette statuette nkisi se singularise par la plénitude de son style naturaliste et par sa gestuelle, rarement représentée dans l'univers Kongo. Selon Raoul Lehuard (Art Bakongo, Les centres de style, 1989, vol. 1, p. 115), "l'attitude simbidila se prend en posant les mains sur le ventre, de part et d'autre de l'ombilic, en adressant une prière secrète, une invocation".