About the lot N° 141
Title : APPUIE-TÊTE, LUBA-SHANKADI, ATTRIBUÉ AU MAÎTRE DE LA COIFFURE EN CASCADE, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Size : haut. 17 cm ; 6 3/4 inProvenance : Collection Charles Ratton (1895-1986), Paris
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Merton Simpson (1928-2013), New York
Collection Frum, acquis en 1984Literature : Fagg et Plass,
African Sculpture: an Anthology, 1964, p. 88
Bassani, "Il maestro della capigliagtura a cascata"
in Critica d'Arte, 1976, p. 81, n° 12
Trowell et Nevermann,
African and Oceanic Art, 1968, p. 140
Neyt,
Luba: aux Sources du fleuve Zaire, 1993, p. 181Condition report : Excellent condition overall. Minor nicks, scratches, wear and abrasions throughout consistent with age and use within the culture. Inspection under a UV light reveals no sign of restoration or repair. Very fine nuanced brown patina with areas of incrustations on the plate.
"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."Sotheby's, auctioneer, Paris, FR
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Sale title : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Sale date : 12 Dec 2018
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
