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SCEPTRE, ATTIÉ, CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- haut. 97,5 cm ; 38 3/8 in
Sceptre, Attié, Côte d'Ivoire
Provenance
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1980
Exhibited
Tours, Château de Tours, Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 21 octobre - 3 décembre 2000 / Nogent-le-Rotrou, Musée municipal du Château Saint-Jean, 9 décembre 2000 - 29 janvier 2001
Literature
Joubert, Félix et Rivière, Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 2006, n° 19
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. As visible in the catalogue illustration half of the headdress is missing. There is lifting of the wood on both calves of the figure. In addition there are two very thin hairline cracks – one to the chest and another one to the face. A decorative nail is missing underneath the figure. Fine dark patina 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.
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."