About the lot N° 28
Title : STATUE, URHOBO, NIGERIA | Statue
Size : haut. 109 cmProvenance : Philippe Guimiot, Bruxelles, 1974Collection Michel Gaud, Saint-TropezBernard de Grunne, BruxellesCollection Frum, acquis en 2001Literature : Arts d'Afrique Noire, n° 45, 1983, dos de couverture (publicité Philippe Guimiot)Foss, Where Gods and Mortals Meet, Continuity and Renewal in Urhobo Art, 2004, p. 72, n° 43Condition report : Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. As visible in the catalogue illustration, erosion throughout with losses to the base and to the rear of the buttocks and stool. Proper right arm broken and glued to shoulder. Fine remain of pigments throughout."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 : Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Sale date : 02 Dec 2015
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
