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Statue, Guro, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Guro
- Statue
- wood
- haut. 51 cm
- 20 in
Provenance
Collection privée, acquis ca. 1965
Transmis par descendance
Transmis par descendance
Condition
Good condition overall. Minor marks, nicks, scratches and small chips consistent with age and use within the culture. Fine dark patina.
"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
Le corpus sculptural Guro est essentiellement connu à travers ses masques, que le marchand et collectionneur Paul Guillaume rendit célèbre, au début du XXe siècle, auprès des cercles d'avant-garde. Leur statuaire en pied est très rare, et son style témoigne le plus souvent des liens culturels et commerciaux qu'ils entretenaient avec leurs voisins Baulé et Bété (dans la région de Gagona). Ici, tandis que les traits du visage et la coiffe rappellent les signes de la beauté Baulé, la souplesse de la pose et le jeu des lignes sinueuses l'identifient sans aucun doute à la main d'un artiste Guro. S'ajoutent enfin les nuances noires et brun rouge de la patine laquée, caractéristique de l'ancien art Guro.