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A Lobi HYENA Power Figure, Burkina Faso
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Provenance
Michael Wyman, Chicago
Acquired by the present owner from the above, February 1982
Acquired by the present owner from the above, February 1982
Exhibited
Columbia College Museum, Chicago, Abode of Spirits, January 30 - March 5, 1988
Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, Forms of Expression: African Masks and Sculpture, February 5 - April 17, 1993
Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago, Forms of Expression: African Masks and Sculpture, February 5 - April 17, 1993
Condition
Very good condition overall; some chips on base, as seen on photographs, nicks and scratches, wear and tear, fine aged, encrusted 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.
Catalogue Note
For two closely related figures see Meyer (1981: 118, cats. 147 and 148).