Lot 72
- 72
Statue, Dogon, Style Tintan, Mali
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Dogon
- Statue
- wood
- haut. 25,5 cm
- 10 in
Provenance
Collection Frits Vogel, France
Merton Simpson, New York
Collection privée, Belgique, acquis ca. 1995
Merton Simpson, New York
Collection privée, Belgique, acquis ca. 1995
Exhibited
Tours, Château de Tours, Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 21 octobre - 3 décembre 2000; Nogent-le-Rotrou, Château Saint-Jean, 9 décembre 2000 - 29 janvier 2001
Literature
Lehuard, « Collection Frits Vogel » in Arts d'Afrique Noire, n° 85, 1993, p. 10
Joubert, Félix et Rivière, Image de la femme dans l’Art Africain, 2000, p. 33, n° 34
Joubert, Félix et Rivière, Image de la femme dans l’Art Africain, 2000, p. 33, n° 34
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Beautiful layered patina in ground tonalities.
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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
Signe de déférence et de respect, la pose agenouillée - également adoptée par les femmes Dogon lors des funérailles - est ici remarquablement traduite dans la sobriété des lignes, l'élan du buste et le majestueux port de tête. La dynamique de l'étroit schéma vertical s'anime dans le rythme ordonné des courtes diagonales, inscrivant avec force la figure dans l'espace. A la beauté austère des traits et de la parure répond la richesse des nuances chromatiques de la patine, grumeleuse par endroits, rappelant le rôle rituel autrefois conféré à cette figure d'autel familial.