拍品 96
  • 96

STATUE, SONGYE, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |

估價
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
招標截止

描述

  • haut. 46.5 cm ; 18 1/8 in

來源

Collection de Joseph (1923-2012) et Doris (1926-2007) Gerofsky, New York
Sotheby’s, New York, 25 mai 1999, n° 294
Collection privée européenne

出版

Hersey, Newsletter Art primitif, 1970, Vol. 2, n° 9
Schmalenbach, Afrikanische Kunst aus Kölner Privatsammlungen, Cologne, 2004, p. 76

Condition

Very good condition overall. There is a small crack on the back of the base, on the right side, due to great age and prolonged use. Well-preserved ornaments as well as beautiful brown/black patina oily on some places.
"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."