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Statuette en ivoire, Lega, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Lega
- Statuette en ivoire
- ivory
- haut. 15,5 cm
- 6 in
Provenance
Loudmer-Poulain, Paris, "Arts Primitifs", 8 juin 1978, n° 183
Collection privée, France, acquis lors de cette vente
Transmis par descendance
Collection privée, France, acquis lors de cette vente
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The loss of the ivory organic material gives it its whiteness and matt aspect. Dark patina in the hollows.
"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, propriété individuelle d’un grand initié du Bwami, relève du style baptisé Rounded style par Daniel Biebuyck (The Arts of Zaire, Vol. II Eastern Zaire, 1986, p. 47) et Bibendum par Bernard de Grunne, qui constituerait « le style figuratif Lega le plus parfait et le plus brillant » (in Felix, White Gold, Black Hands. Ivory Sculpture in Congo, vol. 6, 2013, p. 205).