About the lot N° 4
Title : COUPE, KUBA / LÉLÉ, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Size : haut. 19 cm ; 7 1/2 inProvenance : Collection privée, Bruxelles, acquis ca. 1907
Pierre Loos, Bruxelles
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1990Literature : Arts d'Afrique Noire, Printemps 1991, n° 77, p. 70
Rivière et Lehuard,
Art Africain, 1991, n° 58
Bassani,
Africa. Capolavori da un continente, 2003, p. 244 et 362, n° 3.103
Bassani,
L'Art Africain, 2012, p. 278, n° 248
Bassani, Homberger, Pezzoli et Zevi,
Africa. La Terra degli Spiriti, 2015, p. 258-259Condition report : Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Exceptional deep patina with several shades of brown.
"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 : Collection Marceau Rivière
Sale date : 18 Jun 2019
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
