African Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 20

Lot 20

Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana

Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana
Lot 20 Details
Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana

Wood. Carved in the round and standing on top of a circular pedestal with hands resting on his waist. Affixed to stand TOGETHER WITH a later standing male figure
tallest height 11.8" — 30 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $252
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana
  • Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana
  • Possibly Baule Male Figure, Ghana

CONDITION DETAILS

Baule figure: 7.5cm split on the back of head, multiple cracks on the neck and backside of the body, 3.5cm crack on the base near the figure’s right foot, 3.5cm crack on the centre of the figure’s chest; secondary figure: loss to the torso, 4cm crack near the shoulder blade area

LOT 20
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.