SENUFO COUPLE, CÔTE D'IVOIRE

SENUFO COUPLE, CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Wood
Height of male figure: 12 ½ in (31.7 cm); Height of female figure: 10 ¼ in (26 cm)

Condition Report:
Very good condition overall with wear consistent with age and use.
The female figure with an open age crack to the proper left side of the head, between the breasts, and inside the proper left hand, running down next to the proper left leg. Areas of insect damage to the proper right side of the head. The rear proper left leg of the stool broken and glued. Old loss to the proper right hand, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
The male figure's proper left arm broken just below the elbow, the forearm and hand probably a restoration. Upper part of the spear in the proper right hand is restored.
Both figures with marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions in places throughout, consistent with age and use. Exceptionally fine lustrous dark brown rubbed patina. Freestanding.

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.

Provenance:
Gaston de Havenon, New York

Sidney and Bernice Clyman, Scarsdale, acquired from the above on April 5, 1973