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Mumuye Female Figure, Nigeria
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Provenance
Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris, collected in situ in 1969
American Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1969
American Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1969
Literature
Philip Fry, 'Essai sur la statuaire Mumuye', Objets et mondes, vol. 10, no. 1, Spring 1970, p. 17, fig. 13
Condition
Very good condition overall. Nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions scattered throughout, consistent with use and age. An hairline crack on the proper left centre of the neck running to top of the chest. Another hairline crack in the proper left centre from the abdomen to the inside of the proper left leg. Some old insect damage to the feet and a few insect holes elsewhere. Fine varied patina with glossy edges and traces of white pigments, most notably to the ears.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.