Refined Mangbetu figurine, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Mangbetu people of North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo impressed early travelers with their political institutions and their remarkable skills in the arts, as builders, potters, and sculptors. This figure’s features are meticulously rendered through delicate modeling, incised graphic embellishments on the visage and body. The quality of the carving equals the most refined examples of Mangbetu statuary. Late 19th century. 28 cm high.
Provenance:
Brought to Belgium before 1940 by a colonial administrator.
Philippe Laeremans, Brussels.
Private collection, Belgium. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 7,500.- to EUR 9,000.-
Refined Mangbetu figurine, Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Mangbetu people of North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo impressed early travelers with their political institutions and their remarkable skills in the arts, as builders, potters, and sculptors. This figure’s features are meticulously rendered through delicate modeling, incised graphic embellishments on the visage and body. The quality of the carving equals the most refined examples of Mangbetu statuary. Late 19th century. 28 cm high.
Provenance:
Brought to Belgium before 1940 by a colonial administrator.
Philippe Laeremans, Brussels.
Private collection, Belgium. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |