About the lot N° 10
Title : MASQUE, SONGYE, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
Size : haut. 30 cm ; 11 7/8 inProvenance : Collection Leopold Häfliger (1929-1989), Lucerne
Collection Jean Willy Mestach (1926-2014), Bruxelles
Loudmer, Paris, 5 décembre 1992, n° 94
Collection Marceau Rivière, Paris, acquis lors de cette vente Literature : Baum,
Ursprung und Moderne, 1990, p. 118
Joubert, Félix et Rivière,
Image de la Femme dans l'Art Africain, 2000, n° 82
Joubert et Rivière,
Masques d'Afrique, 2010, p. 79 et 93, n° 73Condition report : Lot 10 - Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The sculpted lines patterns are very well preserved with remain of kaolin pigment throughout. Some abrasions to edges with a lack of material to the top of the rear.
"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
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Sale title : Collection Marceau Rivière
Sale date : 18 Jun 2019
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
