About the lot N° 37
Title : HACHE D'APPARAT, BEMBA, ZAMBIE/RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO | Hache d'apparat
Size : haut. 48 cmProvenance : Collection Udo et Wally Horstmann, ZugCollection privéeLiterature : Schaedler, Earth and Ore. 2500 years of African Art in Terra-cotta and Metal, 1997, p. 342, n° 673Bassani et alii, Formes et Figures. L'Art Africain dans la collection Horstmann, 2002, p. 210Condition report : Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Few minor scratches to the wood and tiny chips to the blade."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 : 02 Dec 2015
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
