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BEN ENWONWU | Africa Dances, Goddess
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Enwonwu
- Africa Dances, Goddess
- variegated ebony
- 35 by 10 by 11cm., 14 by 4 by 4½in. (excluding base); 38 by 23 by 15cm., 15 by 9¼ by 6in. (including base)
Provenance
Arts Unlimited Gallery, London, November 1972
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Bonhams, London, Africa Now, 25 May 2016, lot 68
Purchased at above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, United Kingdom
Bonhams, London, Africa Now, 25 May 2016, lot 68
Purchased at above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Art Unlimited Gallery, Paintings and Sculptures by Ben Enwonwu, 17 October-10 November 1972, cat. No. 33
Condition
Very minor scratches throughout, only visible upon very close inspection. There is a loss to the sculpture's left leg as well as a small amount of yellow pigment to her right leg. There is a small amount of white accretion to top of her right arm and side of her left arm. Overall the work is in good condition.
"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."