About the lot N° 84
Title : MASQUE, DAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
Size : haut. 25 cm ; 9 7/8 inProvenance : Collection Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), London
Charles Ratton (1895-1986), Paris
Collection Vittorio Mangió, Monza
Collection Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola
Transmis par descendance
Collection privée, ItalieLiterature : Sweeney,
African Negro Art, 1935, n° 113 (listé)
Evans,
Portfolio African Negro Art, 1935, n° 113
Arts d'Afrique Noire, 1976, n° 19, couverture
Vogel,
African Aesthetics : The Carlo Monzino Collection, 1986, p. 41, n° 35
Bassani,
La grande scultura dell’Africa Nera, 1989, p. 120 et 239, n° 45
Bassani,
Le grand héritage, 1999, p. 149
Cossa and Paudrat,
Passion d'Afrique. L'art africain dans les collections italiennes, 2009, p. 53, n° 6Condition report : Very good condition overall. There are small losses on the lip and the left eye and right edge, that are coherent with archaic age and use within the culture. There is a sticker with written on it "Ratton Paris" and "7789". THe holes shown a extremely long use, they are large and very well patinated. Beautiful black patina encrusted at some place. The rear of the mask attest the magnificent archaism of this piece.
"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."Sotheby's, auctioneer, Paris, FR
It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Arts d’Afrique, d’Amérique et d’Indonésie
Sale date : 04 Dec 2019
It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale
