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Description : DR Congo Region, hardwood and iron, the largest of unusual size, with geometrically carved wood base, together with three smaller instruments, one with shell elements, 12h x 8.5w (largest)

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About the lot N° 1196
Title : African Thumb Pianos
Size : 12h x 8.5w (largest)
Provenance : Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC
Notes : Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
Condition report : Good, all with aged patina, the smallest with particularly fine patina to wood and metal **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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