Lot 64
- 64
PAIRE DE STATUES IBEJI, YORUBA, NIGERIA |
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- wood,
- haut. 25 cm et 26 cm, 9 7/8 et 10 1/4 in
Paire de statues Ibeji, Yoruba, Nigeria
Provenance
Christie's Londres, 19 juin 1979, n° 251
Collection privée, Royaume-Uni, acquis lors de cette vente
Collection privée, Royaume-Uni, acquis lors de cette vente
Literature
Fagg et Pemberton, Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa, 1982, p. 38, n° 36
Condition
Excellent condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The glass bead ornaments are very well preserved.
"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."