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Mangbetu Ivory Hairpin, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- african elephant ivory
Made of African Elephant (loxodonta africana) tusk.
Provenance
Pinto Collection, Paris and New York
Condition
Excellent condition overall; exceptionally fine gold-creamy 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.
Catalogue Note
A closely collected hairpin, presumably by the same hand, is preserved in the Völkerkundemuseum, University of Zurich (inv. no. "10281b"; Szalay 1998: 217, cat. 194). It was originally in the collection of Han Coray who had acquired it between 1916 and 1928.