About the lot N° 158
Title : Dogon-Tintam Statue, Mali, Circa 15Th Century
Size : Height: 53 in (134.5 cm)Provenance : Charles Ratton, Paris
Merton D. Simpson, New York, by 1976
Loudmer-Poulain, Paris, June 8, 1978, lot 242
Private Collection, acquired at the above auction
Loudmer-Poulain, Paris, December 4-6, 1980, lot 30, consigned by the above
Private Collection, acquired from the above auction via Merton D. Simpson, New YorkLiterature : Merton D. Simpson, advertisement,
African Arts, Vol. X, No. 2, January 1977, p. 1Condition report : Very good condition overall, weathered and worn throughout, as is to be expected with an object of this great age and rare type. Marks, nicks, scratches, abrasions, small chips and losses in places throughout. Old losses around the cylindrical integrally-carved base including the entire front section, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Stable radiating age cracks throughout. Shallow cavity to the proper left outside thigh (knot in the wood). Some open age cracks with stable separation, including to the back of the head and proper right hip. Old loss to the edge of the proper left hand, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Small drill hole at back of integrally carved base from Carbon-14/radiocarbon dating sample. Lighter areas of even aged abrasion on the back of the hands, back of the head, and buttocks. Exceptionally fine aged patina of ritually applied material which has developed an attractive craquelure, with traces of ritually applied offerings of oil throughout. Sculpture fixed to old wood base.
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.
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.Sotheby's, auctioneer, New York, US
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Sale title : Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Sale date : 14 May 2018
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
