À propos du lot
n° 87
Titre : BAMUM HELMET MASK, WESTERN GRASSFIELDS REGION, CAMEROON |
Dimensions : Height: 14 1/2 in (36.8 cm)Provenance : Harry A. Franklin, Beverly Hills, acquired from the aboveSotheby's New York, The Harry A. Franklin Collection of African Art, April 21, 1990, lot 175George Abrams, Great Neck, New York, acquired at the above auctionLiterature : Tamara Northern, The Art of Cameroon, Washington, D.C., 1986, p. 148, fig. 79Tamara Northern, Expressions of Cameroon Art: the Franklin Collection, Beverly Hills, 1986, fig. 42Condition report : Very good condition overall. Nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Has minor old damage to proper right side of coiffure at the rear. A few hairline cracks. Has patina with encrustation and white pigment in mouth and the eyes, and some traces elsewhere.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, Salle de vente
, New York, US
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Date de la vente : 15/05/2017
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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