Colonial bas-relief - Mangbetu - DR Congo

Rare and remarkable in finesse, first half of the 20th century.

This sale offers a collection of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, gathered over time in line with his discoveries, encounters, and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged connection with primitivist arts: sensitive to the strength of forms, the simplicity of volumes, and the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects not as mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balances, led them to collect these works and, at times, to draw inspiration from them. This ensemble thus bears witness to an intimate dialogue between artistic creation, the collector’s gaze, and a fascination with forms from elsewhere.

Presentation of our appraisal house

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sale house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighbouring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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Height is given as an approximate guideline and does not bind the seller to any variance.

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