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Statuette ibeji, Yoruba, Nigeria
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Yoruba
- Statuette ibeji
- wood
- haut. 29 cm
- 11 1/2 in
Provenance
Christie's, Londres, 6 décembre 1995, n° 89
Philippe Guimiot, Bruxelles
Collection privée, acquis en 1996
Philippe Guimiot, Bruxelles
Collection privée, acquis en 1996
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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 ibeji, honorant la mémoire d'un jumeau défunt, relève du style qui s'est épanoui dans la région d'Igbomina. Les soins qui lui ont été prodigués (elle était manipulée, lavée et choyée comme l'aurait été l'enfant décédé) ont effacé les traits du visage, accentuant la douceur naturaliste de l'effigie. Elle se distingue également par sa rare coiffe en dôme, très délicatement ouvragée. Voir Abiodun, Drewal et Pemberton III (Yoruba: Art and Aesthetics, 1991, p. 89, n° 102) pour un ibeji arborant une coiffe similaire.