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CUILLER, FANG, GABON |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- haut. 21 cm ; 8 in
Provenance
Alain et Abla Lecomte, Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2010
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2010
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. There are a few nicks to the rim of the spoon and several nuances in the patina.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Chez les Fang, les cuillers à figuration humaine sont éminemment plus rares que celles décorées de motifs non figuratifs. Apanage des hommes, elles s’affirment en tant qu’objets de prestige. Chef-d’œuvre miniature dans le traitement de la tête humaine en trois dimensions, la cuiller de la Collection Marceau Rivière s’apparente étroitement à l’œuvre publiée en 1991 par Christiane Falgayrettes-Leveau dans l’ouvrage de référence Cuillers-Sculptures (p. 124).