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Baule Male Spirit Figure, Ivory Coast
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
Provenance
Laurin, Guilloux, Buffetaud, Tailleur, Drouot Richelieu, Paris, December 11, 1989, lot 14
Hubert Goldet, Paris, acquired at the above auction
De Ricqulès, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, Collection Hubert Goldet, June 30, 2001, lot 197
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Hubert Goldet, Paris, acquired at the above auction
De Ricqulès, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, Collection Hubert Goldet, June 30, 2001, lot 197
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Good condition overall; minor insect damage on base, top braid broken and reattached with copper pegs and rope (traditional repair), bottom braid broken and glued; nicks and scratches, wear and tear throughout; fine crusty medium brown patina with kaolin around the eyes.
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.