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Poulie de métier à tisser, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Guro
- Poulie de métier à tisser
- wood
- haut. 16,5 cm
- 6 1/2 in
Provenance
Josef Mueller (1887-1977), ca. 1942
Collection Barbier-Mueller, (inv. n° 1007-152)
Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 8 juin 2005, n° 317
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection Barbier-Mueller, (inv. n° 1007-152)
Calmels Cohen, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 8 juin 2005, n° 317
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Literature
Barbier-Mueller, Arts de la Côte d'Ivoire dans les collections du Musée Barbier-Mueller, 1993, vol. II, p. 103, n° 177
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Fine old and thick patnia with areas of layered encrustation.
"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
Dans l'ouvrage magistral consacré aux Arts de la Côte d'Ivoire dans les collections du Musée Barbier-Mueller, cette œuvre fut choisie pour illustrer la célèbre phrase de Hans Himmelheber, selon laquelle seul le plaisir de contempler un bel objet dictait aux tisserands Guro le désir de les posséder - rendant ainsi hommage au talent avec lequel l'artiste a exalté ici les canons Guro de la beauté féminine.