PORTEUSE DE BOL, KANIOK, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |

Philippe Ratton et Daniel Hourdé, Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2005

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Tiny marks, nicks and scratches to wood throughout due to its use over the years. Fine brown patina. Number 1517 is handwritten in white under the object.
"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."

Le style de ce porteur de coupe Kanyok est caractéristique de l’œuvre du maître sculpteur Kadyaat-Kalool qui était actif à la charnière entre le XIXe et le XXe siècle. Le corpus de cet artiste est principalement conservé dans les collections muséales : un au Ethnologisches Museum de Berlin (acquis par Frobenius en 1904, inv. n° III.C.19980) et deux au Musée Royal de l’Afrique Central de Tervuren (inv. n° EO.1948.3.1 acquis avant 1918 et inv. n° EO.0.0.28466 acquis avant 1925). Cette œuvre s’impose par l’exécution raffinée du visage et par la qualité de la construction transcendant la simple fonction de récipient.