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MASQUE NYATTI, DOUALA, CAMEROUN |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
招標截止
描述
- haut. 56 cm ; 22 in
Masque nyatti, Douala, Cameroun
來源
Acquis par une mission allemande ca. 1880-1890
Collection Alain Guisson, Bruxelles
Kevin Conru, Londres / Bruxelles
Collection privée, Paris Etiquette manuscrite : "Tanzmaske Nyati ekongolo mysterzung Kamerun Tsam der Abo n° 1398" ; "inv. n° 1398" inscrit deux fois au dos du masque.
Collection Alain Guisson, Bruxelles
Kevin Conru, Londres / Bruxelles
Collection privée, Paris Etiquette manuscrite : "Tanzmaske Nyati ekongolo mysterzung Kamerun Tsam der Abo n° 1398" ; "inv. n° 1398" inscrit deux fois au dos du masque.
出版
Von Linting, Cameroun, 2006, pp. 22-23
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Pigments are exceptionally well preserved and vibrant. Top of the forehead and end of the proper right horn have been restored, visible through UV light examination. One open but stable crack across the face to the proper left side. Another one goes from the rear to the top of the head. Other small nicks and scratches in places. Two small modern holes on the edge at the back of the mask.
"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."