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Couteau, Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Mangbetu
- Couteau
- Ivory, metal and Bovine skin
- haut. totale 27 m
- 10 2/3 in
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. As evident on the catalogue illustration, a filled dark crack is visible in the middle of the face of the figure. The lower part of the handle has gaps on either side. The sheath made of bovine skin is in excellent condition.
"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
Voir Mangbetu. Afrikaanse Hofkunst uit Belgische prive-verzamelingen (1992, p. 78 n°60) pour un couteau très comparable, la poignée en ivoire traduisant dans le buste finement ouvragé, les canons de la beauté Mangbetu. Il est rare que les couteaux soient conservés complets (jusqu'au fourreau de cuir) dans les collections occidentales.