About the lot N° 24
Title : STATUE, ZANDE, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO OU SOUDAN | Statue
Size : haut. 34,5 cmProvenance : Christian Duponcheel, BruxellesCollection Saul et Marsha Stanoff (1918-2006 & 1923-2013), New York, acquis ca. 1970Sotheby's, New York, "The Saul and Marsha Stanoff Collection", 17 Mai 2007, n° 46Collection Frum, acquis lors de cette venteLiterature : Robbins et Nooter, African Art in American Collections, 1989, p. 499, n° 1290Schaedler, Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture, 2009, p. 634Condition report : Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Two small stabilized cracks to the rear, one behind the shoulder and another one on the right buttock. Tips of fingers of the proper left hand are partly missing. Warm patina in reddish tone with black tint 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.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
It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Sale date : 02 Dec 2015
It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale
