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APPUI-TÊTE, KARAMAJONG, KENYA |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- wood,
- haut. 17 cm ; 6 3/4 cm
Appui-tête, Karamajong, Kenya
Provenance
Prosper De Vriese, Bruxelles
Collection Jacques Blanckaert (1925-1995), Bruxelles
Philippe et Hélène Leloup, Paris, 1989
Collection privée, Royaume-Uni
Collection Jacques Blanckaert (1925-1995), Bruxelles
Philippe et Hélène Leloup, Paris, 1989
Collection privée, Royaume-Uni
Exhibited
Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux-Arts, Utotombo. Kunst uit Zwart-Afrika in Belgisch prive-bezit, 25 mars - 5 juin 1988
Literature
de Heusch, Utotombo. Kunst uit Zwart-Afrika in Belgisch prive-bezit, 1988, p. 259, n° 283
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Beautiful honey brown patina.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Peuple nomade, les Karamajong sont à l’origine d’un corpus d’œuvres associant savamment praticité et beauté de la structure. « Une étroite alliance semble unir l’utilisateur et l’objet : l’appui-tête est fixé sur l’épaule ou à la ceinture au cours des transports et parfois tenu à la main. Sa forme générale qui ne présente aucune rupture est déterminée par la volonté de simplification et de dépouillement, le sculpteur ayant réduit la structure à l’essentiel ; celle-ci se caractérise par une surface lisse, vierge de tout décor et par la justesse des proportions qui révèlent un rapport implicite avec le corps » (Falgayrettes, Supports de rêves, 1989, p. 45). A la pureté des formes et la belle patine claire s’ajoute ici le délicat détail de la chaine métallique facilitant son transport.