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APPUI-TÊTE, NGUNI DU NORD / TSONGA, AFRIQUE DU SUD |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Carved wood with metal nails
- long. 39 cm ; 15 1/2 in
Appui-tête, Nguni du Nord / Tsonga, Afrique du Sud
Provenance
Jonathan Lowen, Londres
Kevin Conru, Bruxelles
Collection Terence et Bernice Pethica, Royaume-Uni
Kevin Conru, Bruxelles
Collection Terence et Bernice Pethica, Royaume-Uni
Exhibited
Paris, Monnaie de Paris, La Passion des Arts Premiers. Regards de Marchands, 9 septembre - 18 octobre 2009
Literature
Klopper, Nettleton et Pethica, The Art of Southern Africa, The Terence Pethica Collection, 2007, p. 136-137, n° 58
Martinez-Jacquet, La Passion des Arts Premiers. Regards de Marchands, 2009, p. 96
Martinez-Jacquet, La Passion des Arts Premiers. Regards de Marchands, 2009, p. 96
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
"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
Les réceptacles ponctuant de manière très singulière les côtés de ce remarquable appui-tête servaient très vraisemblablement à contenir du tabac à priser. Ce dernier rapprochait le consommateur de ses ancêtres et il était traditionnellement frotté sur ces créations dont le rôle était aussi pratique que symbolique: permettant à la fois de protéger la coiffure pendant le sommeil, et d’établir un lien avec le monde spirituel.