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CHASSE-MOUCHES, DONDO/BWENDE, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
估價
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
招標截止
描述
- wood
- haut. 27,5 cm ; 10 5/8 in
Chasse-mouches, Dondo/Bwende, République Démocratique du Congo
來源
Karlsson & Wickman, Suède
Collection privée, Suède
Collection privée, Suède
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Some small loss of wood and metal on the base which is consistent with ritual handling. The proper left ear is broken but very well patinated. Beautiful brown and nuanced 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."
拍品資料及來源
Raoul Lehuard, dans son ouvrage Art Bakongo. Les centres de style (1989, p. 157-169), fut le premier à identifier le « style Dondo» de la vallée du Niari (Nord-Est du pays Kongo), à partir de deux œuvres documentées du Götesborg Etnografiska Museet, collectées dans la région en 1909 et 1910. Les œuvres des Dondo, Bwende et Sundi voisins partagent des caractéristiques communes, dont en particulier la scarification en losange gaufré ornant le front. Les premières se distinguent néanmoins par leur réalisme, magistralement transcrit dans le visage à l’expression concentrée de ce chasse-mouches. S'y ajoute la rare conservation de l’intégralité du regalia : bague en étain, queue de buffle et bande de coton.