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Mama Mask, Nigeria
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood
Provenance
Collected in situ by Philippe Guimiot, 1968
Sotheby's New York, May 15, 2003, lot 16
Robert and Angelique Noortman, Chateau de Groote Mot
Sotheby's Amsterdam, The Robert and Angelique Noortman Collection, December 18, 2007, lot 328
Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Condition
Very good condition overall; nicks and scratches, wear and tear throughout; some insect damage on proper right ear and small age cracks on proper left ear; fine dark brown patina with traces of red pigment.
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.