Lot 74
  • 74

COUPE, LUBA, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 12 cm ; 4 3/4 in

Provenance

Collection Herbert Baker (1924-2001), Chicago / Los Angeles
Loudmer, Paris, 28 juin 1990, n° 35
Collection privée, Paris, acquis lors de cette vente

Literature

Robbins et Nooter, African Art in American Collections, 1989, p. 431, n° 1113

Condition

Very good condition overall. A few chips, Very well-preserved red and blue glass beads. There is an inscription on a sticker on the base 'HERBERT BALER U-H2 LUBA'.
"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.
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