About the lot N° 71
Title : MASQUE, PUNU, GABON |
Size : haut. 32 cm ; 12 1/2 inProvenance : Simone de Monbrison (1922-2015), Paris
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Collection Jean-Claude Meinioux, Paris, ca. 1976
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Daniel Hourdé, Paris
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1980Literature : Lehuard, "La collection J.C Meinioux",
Arts d'Afrique Noire, Printemps 1976, n° 17, p. 23
Arts d'Afrique Noire, Printemps 1983, n° 45, p. 6
Rivière et Lehuard,
Art Africain, 1991, n° 50
Lehuard, "L’E.S.I.A.G & L’art nègre, ou : quand l’art nègre va à l’école",
Arts d'Afrique Noire, Eté 1991, n° 78, p. 30
Joubert et Rivière,
Masques d'Afrique, 2010, p. 70 et 93, n° 64Condition report : Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Marks, nicks and scratches throughout. Remains of coloured pigment and kaolin are visible on the face.
"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
