Sobre el lote Lote N° 31
Título : SIÈGE À DOUBLE CARYATIDE, HEMBA / KUSU, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Talla : haut. 41 cm ; 16 1/8 inProcedencia : Collection Jacques Kerchache (1942-2001), Paris
Merton D. Simpson (1928-2013), New York
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis ca. 1990Literature : Joubert, Félix et Rivière,
Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 2000, n° 73
De Grunne,
Luba Hemba, Cariatides, 2017, p. 38-39, n° 20Condition report : Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Both figures are in good condition overall. The male figure has lost both his legs as well as the thumb of the proper right hand. The female figure is in good condition. Both figures show a beautiful layered nuanced patina with brown and dark tones. The entire base of the stool is missing. The seat shows traces of repairs.
"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, subastador, Paris, FR
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Título de venta : Collection Marceau Rivière
Fecha de la venta : 18/06/2019
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Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale
