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A RARE MBETE RELIQUARY HEAD, Gabon
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
Provenance
Ladislas Segy, New York, 1930s
Chaim and Renee Gross, New York, acquired from the above in 1936
Chaim and Renee Gross, New York, acquired from the above in 1936
Literature
Ladislas Segy, African Sculpture Speaks, New York, 1952, p. 189, fig. 179
Condition
Good condition overall; age crack through the entire proper right side (diameter: ca. 1mm up to ca. 5mm at widest extension) that continues as a hairline crack through the top and ca. 2cm down the proper right side; areas of abrasion, wear and tear from handling; metal pegs inserted into neck; aged medium brown patina with traces of kaolin and dark pigment.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.