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Luba-Zimba Female Caryatid Stool, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood, glass
- Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, acquired from the above in the mid 1990s
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired from the above on August 21, 1998
Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, acquired from the above in the mid 1990s
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired from the above on August 21, 1998
Exhibited
Hamline University Art Galleries, Saint Paul, Icons of Perfection: Figurative Sculpture from Africa, December 2, 2005 – February 11, 2006
Literature
Frank Herreman, Icons of Perfection: Figurative Sculpture from Africa, Saint Paul, 2006, p. 52, cat. 34
Frank Herreman, "Icons of Perfection: Some Thoughts on the Relationship between Aesthetics and Function in African Sculpture", Tribal Art, Vol. X, No. 3, Spring 2006, p. 96, fig. 11
Frank Herreman, "Icons of Perfection: Some Thoughts on the Relationship between Aesthetics and Function in African Sculpture", Tribal Art, Vol. X, No. 3, Spring 2006, p. 96, fig. 11
Condition
Good condition for an object of this type and age. Chips and losses around bottom edge. Some worm holes and minor stable insect damage. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and minor age cracks consistent with age and use. Underside is weathered and eroded. Fine varied aged medium brown patina with encrustation.
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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.