Lwalwa Mask - DR Congo

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller

This sale offers a set of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, gathered over time according to his discoveries, encounters and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged connection with the arts of the relics: sensitive to the strength of forms, to the simplicity of volumes and to the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects as more than mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balance, 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 gaze and fascination with forms from elsewhere.

48 cm with base

Introduction to our appraisal house

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house 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 proposed without reserve prices.

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

Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided for guidance and does not bind the seller to any discrepancy.

Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

This sale offers a set of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, gathered over time according to his discoveries, encounters and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged connection with the arts of the relics: sensitive to the strength of forms, to the simplicity of volumes and to the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects as more than mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balance, 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 gaze and fascination with forms from elsewhere.

48 cm with base

Introduction to our appraisal house

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house 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 proposed without reserve prices.

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

Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided for guidance and does not bind the seller to any discrepancy.

Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

Details

Indigenous object name
Lwalwa Mask
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
27 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
1543
Objects sold
95.42%
Private

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