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Bobo Male Ancestor Figure, Burkina Faso
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Alain de Monbrison, Paris
Philippe Guimiot, Brussels
Sotheby's New York, May 15, 2003, lot 13
Robert and Angelique Noortman, Chateau de Groote Mot
Sotheby's Amsterdam, The Robert and Angelique Noortman Collection, December 18, 2007, lot 297
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Good condition overall; proper right leg broken above knee and glued, losses to both feet, a rectangular sleeve inserted into the right heel for mounting, additional holes in both feet from previous mounts; one finger of proper right hand chipped, minor loss on reverse of head, age cracks, nicks and scratches throughout; exceptionally fine medium brown patina with partial encrustation.
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.