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Statue, Songye, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Songye
- Statue
- wood
- haut. 32,5 cm
- 12 7/8 in
Provenance
Collection Karel Plasmans
Collection privée, acquis ca. 1970
Transmis par descendance
Collection privée, acquis ca. 1970
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Minor marks, nicks and scratches to the wood.
"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
Destinée à un usage familial ou individuel, cette statue nkisi traduit le style des Kalebwe centraux et méridionaux (région du Moyen-Lomani, Sud-Est du pays Songye) : "importance accordée à la tête", puissance du visage "taillé en écu", reprenant "les rythmes modelés des masques kifwebe" (Neyt, Songye, La redoutable statuaire Songye d'Afrique centrale, 2004, p. 333-334).