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STATUE, KONGO, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- wood and metal
- haut. 18 cm ; 7 in
Statue, Kongo, République Démocratique du Congo
Provenance
Künzi, Oberdorf
Collection Schweizer, Kastanienbaum, acquis en 1964
Fischer Auktion, Lucerne, 23 novembre 2012, n° 3615
Collection privée, Allemagne, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection Schweizer, Kastanienbaum, acquis en 1964
Fischer Auktion, Lucerne, 23 novembre 2012, n° 3615
Collection privée, Allemagne, acquis lors de cette vente
Exhibited
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Afrique Noire : Sculptures des collections privées suisses, 27 mars – 6 juin 1971
Literature
Seylaz, Afrique Noire : Sculptures des collections privées suisses, 1971, n° 91
Condition
Very good condition overall. As visible in the catalogue illustration some loss to the material in the headdress. Thin cracks, scratches and marks consistent with age and use within the culture. Head is broken and glued. Hole to the underside of the base and two inventory numbers handwritten (inv. n° 67836 / inv. n° 12-48). All the additional materials are very 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."