Old colonial bas-relief - Mangbetu - DR Congo

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

This sale offers a set of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, gathered over time through his discoveries, encounters and affinities. The artists often maintained a privileged link with folk arts: sensitive to the power of forms, to the simplicity of volumes and to the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects other than mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balances, led them to collect these works and, sometimes, to draw inspiration from them. This ensemble thus bears witness to an intimate dialogue between artistic creation, the collector’s eye and a fascination with forms from elsewhere.

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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history 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 neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

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

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