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Statue, Boyo, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Boyo
- Statue
- Wood
- haut. 34 cm
- 13 1/3 in
Provenance
John J. Klejman, New York
Collection Ernst and Ruth Anspach, New York, acquis en 1964
Sotheby's, New York, 15 novembre 2002, n° 99
Collection Robert T. Wall Family, Telluride (inv. n° W-0287), acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby's, New York, 14 mai 2010, n° 152
Collection privée, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection Ernst and Ruth Anspach, New York, acquis en 1964
Sotheby's, New York, 15 novembre 2002, n° 99
Collection Robert T. Wall Family, Telluride (inv. n° W-0287), acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby's, New York, 14 mai 2010, n° 152
Collection privée, acquis lors de cette vente
Exhibited
New York, The Museum of Primitive Art, African Tribal Sculpture from the Collection of Ruth and Ernst Anspach, novembre 1967-février 1968
Literature
Kun (de), "L'Art Boyo", Africa - Tervuren, XXV, n° 2, 1979, p. 29-44, pl. 15
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Inventory number handwritten in white on the outside of the proper left foot "1437 and W00287". Fine earthy patina to the front with ritual residue mostly in hollows and to the back.
"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 statue illustre superbement le style, célébré pour l'élégance de son esthétique cubiste, des Boyo (désignés, comme les Basikasingo, "pré-Bembe"). Leur tradition sculpturale, étroitement liée à celle des Hemba, Luba et Tabwa voisins s'inscrit, selon Daniel Biebuyck (in Trésors d'Afrique, Musée de Tervuren, 1995, p. 375), "dans le culte des ancêtres, fondateurs de petites entités politiques indépendantes. Les figurines, qui se présentent souvent sous forme de groupes d'ancêtres nommés et liés généalogiquement sont conservés dans de petits sanctuaires". Tandis que l'intériorité de la pose et la beauté du geste sculptural célèbrent l'image idéale de l'ancêtre, l'épaisse patine conservée dans les creux de la sculpture atteste de son long usage cultuel.