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Auction archive: Lot number 120

ANCIEN MASQUE, EKET, NIGERIA

Estimate
€6,000 - €9,000
ca. US$7,589 - US$11,384
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 120

ANCIEN MASQUE, EKET, NIGERIA

Estimate
€6,000 - €9,000
ca. US$7,589 - US$11,384
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

ANCIEN MASQUE, EKET, NIGERIA Ce masque facial de forme circulaire présente en son centre un visage humain projeté en haut relief, ceint d’une collerette sculptée en deux dimensions, cette dernière ponctuée de motifs géométriques. La face est dominée par un ample front bombé orné d’une large nervure médiane hachurée de lignes horizontales gravées, s’étirant depuis le sommet de la tête jusqu’à la naissance du nez court, la bouche et les yeux ouverts, ces derniers ajourés et bordés de paupières ourlées. Belle patine d’usage, sombre et grumeleuse, avec rehauts de kaolin sur les oreilles, les yeux et la bouche. Condition Note: Manques superficiels. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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 DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Quantity: 1

Auction archive: Lot number 120
Auction:
Datum:
23 Jun 2006
Auction house:
Sotheby's
Paris
Beschreibung:

ANCIEN MASQUE, EKET, NIGERIA Ce masque facial de forme circulaire présente en son centre un visage humain projeté en haut relief, ceint d’une collerette sculptée en deux dimensions, cette dernière ponctuée de motifs géométriques. La face est dominée par un ample front bombé orné d’une large nervure médiane hachurée de lignes horizontales gravées, s’étirant depuis le sommet de la tête jusqu’à la naissance du nez court, la bouche et les yeux ouverts, ces derniers ajourés et bordés de paupières ourlées. Belle patine d’usage, sombre et grumeleuse, avec rehauts de kaolin sur les oreilles, les yeux et la bouche. Condition Note: Manques superficiels. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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 DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Quantity: 1

Auction archive: Lot number 120
Auction:
Datum:
23 Jun 2006
Auction house:
Sotheby's
Paris
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