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STATUETTE, BEMBÉ, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- haut. 23 cm ; 9 in
Provenance
Collection Pierre Guerre (1910-1978), Paris
Loudmer, Paris, Collection Pierre Guerre, 20 juin 1996, n° 88
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Loudmer, Paris, Collection Pierre Guerre, 20 juin 1996, n° 88
Collection privée européenne, acquis lors de cette vente
Exhibited
Marseille, Musée d'Arts Africains, Océaniens, Amérindiens, Centre de la vieille Charité, Pierre Guerre, un érudit en son temps, 20 mars - 31 mai 1992
Literature
Soderberg, "Les figures d'ancetres chez les babembe", in Arts d'Afrique Noire, n° 14, 1975, p. 15
M.A.A.O.A., Pierre Guerre, un érudit en son temps, 1992, p. 110, n° 48
M.A.A.O.A., Pierre Guerre, un érudit en son temps, 1992, p. 110, n° 48
Condition
Exceptional condition overall. Remain of an old charge on the bottom. Beautiful brown patina. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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."