Über das Lot Chargen- 162
Titel : FIGURE DE RELIQUAIRE ATTRIBUÉE AU MAÎTRE DE LA SÉBÉ, KOTA OBAMBA, GABON |
Größe : haut. 52,5 cm ; 20 5/8 inHerkunft : Collection Monsieur M., Rennes
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Gallais et Livinec, Nouvel Hôtel des Ventes Mobilières de Rennes,
Succession de Monsieur M., 23 octobre 1975
Charles Ratton (1895-1986), Paris
Paolo Morigi, Lugano
Collection Frum, acquis en 1985Literature : Arts d'Afrique Noire, hiver 1975, p. 44
Bastin,
Introduction aux Arts d'Afrique Noire, p. 255, n° 264
de Grunne,
Masterhands- Afrikanische beelhouwers in de kijker/ Mains de Maitres – A la découverte des sculpteurs d’Afrique, 2001, p. 154, n° 39
Lehuard, “Mains de Maitres: à la découverte des sculpteurs d’Afrique”,
Arts d’Afrique Noire, n° 118, 2001, p. 40
de Grunne, “Masterhands: post scriptum”,
Tribal Art Magazine, n° 31, été 2003, pp. 90 -91, n° 4
Perrois,
Kota, 2012, p. 148, n° 17Condition report : Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Chips, scratches, wear and abrasions to the metal plates throughout. Loss of a copper band to the proper right cheek, on the forehead and the tip of the nose as visible in the catalogue. Other stabilized metal lifting on top of the base. Modern metal tenon for attachment to the base. To the reverse, some abrasions to the edges and 2 tiny holes to the upper part, one filled with metal. Another old hole to the proper right side of the projecting decoration. Beautiful reflection of metal patina with encrusted areas on the wood base. Fine patina to the wood.
"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.
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Verkaufstitel : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Verkaufsdatum : 12/12/2018
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Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale
