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n° 179
Titre : IGBO MALE AND FEMALE TERRACOTTA COUPLE, NIGERIA |
Dimensions : Height: 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm)Provenance : Helen and Robert Kuhn, Los AngelesSotheby's, New York, November 20, 1991, lot 43, consigned by the abovePrivate Collection, New York, acquired at the above auctionLiterature : Herbert M. Cole, Icons: Ideals and Power in Art of Africa, Washington, D.C., 1989, p. 47, fig. 52Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal Arts of Africa, New York and London, 1998, p. 92, fig. 1Condition report : Very good condition for an object of this age, rare type, and material. Repaired crack through one side of neck extending into upper chests of both figures. Small repair to tip of coiffure and nose of male figure. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small cracks, and chips. Small loss to bottom edge of central cylinder. Fine aged surface with remains of stain and pigment, and encrustation.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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.Sotheby's, Salle de vente
, New York, US
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art
Date de la vente : 15/05/2015
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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