About the lot N° 34
Title : Wood, Teeth And Hair Pig And Dog) + Bos Taurus
Size : haut. 12 cm , 34 cm avec la barbeProvenance : Collection Roger Bédiat (1897-1958), Côte d’IvoireCollection Jean Claude Bellier, ParisCollection André Schoeller, ParisCollection Patrick Caput, ParisBernard Dulon, ParisSerge Schoeffel, ParisCollection Liliane et Michel Durand-Dessert, ParisLiterature : Paudrat J.L. et Durand-dessert L. et M., Fragments du Vivant. Sculptures Africaines dans la collection Durand-Dessert, 2008, n.p., n° 159 et 160Condition report : Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Gaps on the upper part of the leather links retaining the beard as visible in the catalogue illustration. Remains of colored pigments on both cheeks. Fibers and hairs of the beard are frayed but authentic. The verso of the mask is filled with a mix of dry earth and clay into which is inserted an old metal hook.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 : 24 Jun 2015
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
