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Masque, Léga, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Léga
- Masque
- haut. 14,5 cm
- 5 2/3 in
Provenance
Acquis de F. Rolin & Co. Inc, New York
Condition
Good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture: nicks and chips to the eyes; trace of a rectangular label on reverse. Aged light brown patina with thick lawyer of kaolin, partially lost, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Au minimalisme des traits - plan fuyant du front, arcades sourcilières se rejoignant à la naissance du nez droit pour dessiner les contours de la face "en cœur" - répond la prégnance du visage. Le jeu subtil des courbes - face bombée, rare creusement des orbites - et l'asymétrie des yeux, confèrent à l'expression toute son intensité. Patine d'usage nuancée, la face blanchie au kaolin.