- 93
Statuette, Téké, République du Congo
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Téké
- Statuette
- haut. 19,5 cm
- 7 2/3 in
Provenance
collects
ée sur le terrain par Alain Lagarde entre 1930 et 1934
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire
Transmise par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire
Condition
Very good condition overall; wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Old patinated break to the end of feet, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Fetish material to the stomach intact. Traces of scarification motifs. Fine patina, glossy in parts and with areas of encrustation.
"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. 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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
Très beau contraste entre la rigueur de la construction géométrique - accentuée par les scarifications verticales ornant le visage - et l'imposante charge rituelle surmodelant l'abdomen.