About the lot N° 177
Title : CIMIER CIWARA, BAMANA, MALI |
Size : haut. 65 cm ; 25 1/2 inProvenance : Collection Gaston de Havenon (1904-1993), New York
Transmis par descendance
Quay (de) et Lombrail, Paris,
Collection Gaston de Havenon, 30 juin 1994, n° 11
Collection André Schoeller (1930-2015), Paris, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection privée, Paris , acquis en 2002Literature : Robbins,
African Art in American Collections, 1966, n° 9
Robbins,
The de Havenon Collection, 1971, n° 56
Zahan,
Antilopes du soleil. Arts et rites agraires de l’Afrique Noire, n° 1F57
Ratton-Hourdé,
Tyiwara, 2001, p. 53
Colleyn,
Bamana : Afrikanische Kunst aus Mali / Bamana, The art of existence in Mali / Bamana, un art et savoir-vivre au Mali, 2001, p. 216, n° 198Condition report : Overall the work appears to be in very good condition for an object for this type and age. The proper right ear of the figure to the back of the pair is missing, as visible in the catalogue illustration. The other one has been broken and glued. Inspection under a UV light reveals no other sign of restoration or repair. The incised carving on the necks and horns are very well preserved. Beautiful thick black patina, encrusted in places.
"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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Sale title : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Sale date : 12 Dec 2018
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
