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El Anatsui
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- El Anatsui
- Bomboy
- manganese, clay and glass
- 31 by 24 cm., 12¼ by 9½in.
- Executed from 1978-79
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Exhibited
Enugu, Nigeria, British Council, Broken Pots: Sculpture by El Anatsui, 1979, no. 3
Nsukka, Nigeria, Institute of African Studies, Broken Pots: Sculpture by El Anatsui, 1979, no. 3
Photographic study of this work was exhibited: Lagos, Goethe Institute, El Anatsui: Sculptures, Photographs & Drawings, 1982, under the title Child
Nsukka, Nigeria, Institute of African Studies, Broken Pots: Sculpture by El Anatsui, 1979, no. 3
Photographic study of this work was exhibited: Lagos, Goethe Institute, El Anatsui: Sculptures, Photographs & Drawings, 1982, under the title Child
Condition
There is a dull speck on the upper right part of the glazed varnished nose measuring about 2 cm squared. A restored crack can be seen on the middle right side, as visible in the catalogue illustration. There is an even layer of surface dirt, particularly to the top of the work. A small area of a white coloured surface loss measuring 2 mm squared can be seen to the lower right.
"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."