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FIGURE DE RELIQUAIRE, KOTA, GABON |
估價
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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描述
- haut. 58,5 cm ; 23 in
來源
Pierre Dartevelle, Bruxelles
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2000
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 2000
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Exceptional old patina with no evidence of cleaning. Beautiful regularity of copper lines to the face. Le Corneur label to the rear. The diamond base is complete with significant old erosion to the lower part.
"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
Cette effigie d'ancêtre mbulu ngulu relève du style classique développé par les Kota Obamba sur la rive gauche de l'Ogooué : visage ovale, concave, orné d'un motif central cruciforme plaqué, à partir duquel s'agencent les motifs complexes d'un décor obtenu par l'assemblement de fines lamelles. Elle s’apparente à la figure de reliquaire du Museum für Völkerkunde de Berlin offrant une semblable élaboration, entré dans les collections en 1904 et identifié comme "Mbanse-Bavili, sud Gabon/nord Congo (Chaffin, Kota, 1979, p. 172).