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Yaka Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood, metal, cloth
- Height: 12 7/8 in (32.7 cm)
Provenance
Marcia and Irwin Hersey, New York
Sotheby's, New York, May 10, 1988, lot 73, consigned by the above
Armand Arman, New York and Vence, acquired at the above auction
Tambaran Gallery, New York
Martin and Roberta Lerner, New York, acquired from the above in February, 1993
Sotheby's, New York, May 10, 1988, lot 73, consigned by the above
Armand Arman, New York and Vence, acquired at the above auction
Tambaran Gallery, New York
Martin and Roberta Lerner, New York, acquired from the above in February, 1993
Exhibited
Museum for African Art, New York, To Cure and Protect: Sickness and Health in African Art, February 7 - August 31, 1997
Literature
Warren M. Robbins and Nancy Ingram Nooter, African Art in American Collections, Survey 1989, Washington, D.C., 1989, p. 412, no. 1046
Frank Herreman, ed., To Cure and Protect: Sickness and Health in African Art, New York, 1999, cat. no. 63
Frank Herreman, ed., To Cure and Protect: Sickness and Health in African Art, New York, 1999, cat. no. 63
Condition
Very good condition overall. Nicks, chips, scratches and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use. Vertical age crack to one of the small figures, and a couple of the others with missing charges and minor losses. Fine varied patina with red and white pigments in places as visible. Has stand.
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.