Lot 249
  • 249

STATUE, BAULÉ, CÔTE D'IVOIRE |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • haut. 29,5 cm ; 11 5/8 in

Provenance

Maine Durieu (1941-2015), Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2005

Condition

Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Some chips to the proper left side, and there is wear with loss of wood to the headdress. There is a stabilized open crack running down the body and head. Brown patina with white accretions throughout.
"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.
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