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HERMINETTE, LUBA, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
估價
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
招標截止
描述
- wood
- haut. 42 cm ; 16 1/2 in
Herminette, Luba, République Démocratique du Congo
來源
Collection privée, Allemagne
Condition
Excellent condition overall. As visible in the catalogue illustration carving has become blurred over time consistent with the great age of the piece.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Portées sur l’épaule pour indiquer la position hiérarchique de leur propriétaire, « les haches royales impliquent des métaphores utiles dans le contexte politique comme ‘se frayer un chemin’ ou ‘défricher un champ pour le cultiver’. L’épopée Luba explique comment le héros culturel Mbidi Kiluwe introduisit la royauté et le travail du fer. Dans cette optique, brandir une hache cérémonielle revient à rappeler les origines et les prérogatives de la royauté » (Nooter Roberts et Roberts, Luba, 2007, p. 130). À la coiffure très élaborée, amplifiée au dos par le mouvement ajouré des tresses, répond le visage aux yeux mi-clos, dont les traits estompés par la profonde patine, témoin d’un usage prolongé, confèrent à cette œuvre une présence éthérée.