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« Une superbe statuette songyé privée de bras mais débordant de vie intérieure », c’est ainsi que Raoul Lehuard captura élégamment les qualités essentielles de cette remarquable sculpture.
D’un point de vue stylistique, cette statue se rapproche du travail des artistes des provinces de Lubefu et du Lomami, mais contrairement à toutes les autres, cette dernière se distingue par la fluidité de ses formes ainsi que le doux et élégant modelé du torse, du ventre et de la tête.
“A superb Songye, armless but overflowing with interior life”, this is how Raoul Lehuard elegantly captured the essential qualities of this remarkable work.
Stylistically close to sculptures produced by artist workshops from the Lubefu and Lomami regions, unlike any other, this statue stands out through the fluidity of its forms, the soft and elegant modelé of head, torso and belly.
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Bon état. La figure est un état fragmenté. Éclats et fissures plus ou moins grandes visibles sur la tête, le visage et le corps de la figure. Certaines parties du corps sont manquantes, surtout les bras et une partie du dos où l’érosion est plus prononcée. Aucune réparation ou remplacement n’est visible à l’œil nu ou sous lumière UV. Patine conforme à l’ancienneté et à l’utilisation prolongée et répétée.
Good condition. The figure appears in a fragmented condition. There are chips, smaller and larger cracks visible throughout the head, face and body of the figure. Certain elements of its anatomy have been lost, especially arms and part of the back where the erosion is more severe. No obvious repairs or replacements are visible with naked eye or UV light. Patina consistent with age and prolonged ceremonial use.
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Lot 4Sale 22999
République démocratique du CongoStatue SongyéEstimate: EUR 40,000 - 60,000
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