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Zulu Artist, South Africa
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Zulu Artist, South Africa
- Beer Vessel (Ukhamba)
- blackened terracotta
- 13 5/8 in. 34.5 cm.
Provenance
Fred Jahn, Munich
American Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Bonhams New York, 12 May 2012, Lot 341 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale
American Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Bonhams New York, 12 May 2012, Lot 341 (consigned by the above)
Acquired from the above sale
Exhibited
Burgrieden-Rot, Museum Villa Rot, Earth and Ore: 2500 Years of African Art in Terra-cotta and Metal, June - November 1998
Dallas, Pollock Gallery, Out of Africa: an Important Selection of Historic African Ceramics and Textiles, December 2010, fig. 29, illustrated
Dallas, Pollock Gallery, Out of Africa: an Important Selection of Historic African Ceramics and Textiles, December 2010, fig. 29, illustrated
Literature
Schaedler, Karl-Ferdinand, Earth and Ore: 2,500 Years of African Art (1997), no. 622
Condition
A number of consolidated cracks in places, notably to the base and walls. A few small chips to the rim.
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.