À propos du lot
n° 63
Titre : STATUE, NGBAKA, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO | Statue, Ngbaka
Dimensions : haut. 24,5 cmProvenance : Collection Ernst et Ruth Anspach, New York, ca. 1965Collection Joseph Christiaens, BruxellesLiterature : Anspach, African Tribal Sculpture from the Collection of Ernst and Ruth Anspach, 1967, p. 21Grootaers, Ubangi, Art and cultures from African Heartland, 2007, p. 208, n° 4.78Condition report : Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Scattered tiny dents and scratches all over the surface all deeply patinated.Both forearm (ritual sampling) and front of the feet are missing as visible in the catalogue. One old crack along the speen to the back and a smaller one to the rear proper right side of the head. Fine dark patina"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, Salle de vente
, Paris, FR
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Date de la vente : 24/06/2015
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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