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STATUE, KONGO-VILI, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- haut. 22,5 cm ; 8 7/8 in
Statue, Kongo-Vili, République Démocratique du Congo
Provenance
Collection Walter et Molly Bareiss, Allemagne
Transmis par descendance
Neumeisters Moderne, Munich, 10 novembre 2005, n° 92
Collection privée, Allemagne, acquis lors de cette vente
Transmis par descendance
Neumeisters Moderne, Munich, 10 novembre 2005, n° 92
Collection privée, Allemagne, acquis lors de cette vente
Exhibited
Hannovre, Kestner Gesellschaft, Kilengi. Afrikanische Kunst aus der sammlung Bareiss, 30 août - 19 octobre 1997 / Vienne, Österreichisches Museum für angewandte kunst,12 novembre 1997 - 18 janvier 1998 / Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, 8 avril - 5 juillet 1998 / Iowa City, The University of Iowa Museum of Art, 27 mars - 23 mai 1999 / New York, Neuberger Museum of Art, 26 septembre - 10 janvier 2000
Literature
Roy, Kilengi. Afrikanische Kunst aus der sammlung Bareiss / Kilengi. African Art from the Baraiss Family collection, 1997, p. 241, n° 146
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Front part of the base and both feet are broken and glued. Thin open crack to the rear of the headdress on the proper right side. Top of the front part of the headdress is eroded as visible in the catalogue illustration. The magical charge is exceptionally well preserved.
"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."