Lot 178
  • 178

MASQUE, BÉTÉ, CÔTE D'IVOIRE |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 28 cm ; 11 in
Masque, Bété, Côte d'Ivoire

Provenance

Serge Schoffel, Bruxelles
Collection privée européenne

Condition

Good condition overall for an object of this type and age. Two of the horns has been broken and glued; one at the top, proper right side and one to the bottom on the proper left side. Slight abrasion to the edges and a small patinated loss to the neck. There is one minor crack to the front of the forehead. There is a small trace of glue visible to the proper left side at the level of the upper horn. The carving to the rear is rough, with some abrasion to the relief of the carving. As visible in the catalogue illustration, patina is deep with successive layers in brow tones.
"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."