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Dogon Bombu-Toro Female Figure, Mali
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 12 3/4 in (32.4 cm)
Provenance
Harry Franklin, Los Angeles
Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1974
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 1991, lot 50
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1974
Sotheby's, New York, May 15, 1991, lot 50
Myron Kunin, Minneapolis, acquired at the above auction
Condition
Very good condition for an object of this type and age. Surface rubbed and worn. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, and minor age cracks consistent with age and use. Some shallow old chips and surface losses including to proper right lower arm/hand, and back of proper right hip. Exceptionally fine dark brown aged patina with remanants of ritually-applied oil, still sticky in some places, and with 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.
Catalogue Note
One of the most iconic styles in the Dogon corpus is that of Bombu-Toro, famously represented by the two couples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia. The Kunin figure is distinguished by its harmonious design and refined treatment of details. For a stylistically related figure see Leloup (1994: pl. 82).