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Statuettes Ibeji, Yoruba/Nago, Nigeria / Bénin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Yoruba/Nago
- Statuettes Ibeji
- wood
- haut. 27 et 26 cm
- 10 5/8 and 10 1/4 in
Provenance
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Alberto Costa, Barcelone
Collection privée, Espagne
Alberto Costa, Barcelone
Collection privée, Espagne
Exhibited
Barcelone, Centre Cultural de la Fundacion "la Caixa", Africa : Magia y poder. 2500 anos de arte en Nigeria, 23 septembre - 13 décembre 1998
Literature
Picton et Coquet, Africa : Magia y poder. 2500 anos de arte en Nigeria, 1998, n° 171
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some tiny losses and scratches on both figures, to the nose and mouth for one and to the buttock and back of the headdress for the other. Fine beautiful patina.
"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 paire de statuettes ere ibeji illustre un style délicat, où s’exprime la douceur et l’équilibre des traits se distinguant du corpus par la présence de pagnes atypiques, les scarifications et les ceintures qu’elles ont conservées à la taille. Honorant la mémoire de jumeaux défunts et perpétuant leurs pouvoirs bénéfiques ces statuettes étaient célébrées et choyées. Certains détails ont ainsi été estompés par les caresses et les soins qu’on leur a prodigués.