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A Superb Lega Ivory Spoon, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
carved from elephant ivory (loxodonta africana), the spoon with shallow ladle and diamond-shaped openwork handle; exceptionally fine lustrous red-golden ivory patina.
Provenance
Henri Pareyn, Antwerp, before 1927
Béla Hein, Paris (accession no. BH 051)
By descent through the family
Marcel de Toledo, Brussels, acquired from the above
Béla Hein, Paris (accession no. BH 051)
By descent through the family
Marcel de Toledo, Brussels, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Bernard de Grunne, Bela Hein. Grand initié des ivories Lega, June 12 - July 1, 2001
Literature
Galerie Bernard de Grunne (ed.), Bela Hein. Grand initié des ivories Lega, Brussels, 2001, p. 41, cat. 21
Condition
excellent condition overall; chips and scratches on bottom of ladle and reverse of handle from ritual use; exceptionally fine lustrous golden ivory 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.
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.
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.