A BEMBE STANDING MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pierre Vérité, Paris
Chaim and Renee Gross, New York, acquired from the above on September 28, 1951

Fair condition overall; losses to right front of base and left and right of coiffure; age crack through chest and neck and proper right side of head behind ear; fine aged medium brown patina.
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.

For a closely-related figure presumably by the same hand cf. Lehuard (1989: 346, fig. G 3-1-2).