Mask - Chokwe - Angola

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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  € 280 - € 330
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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 through his discoveries, encounters, and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged relationship with the arts of the primitive: sensitive to the strength of forms, to the simplicity of volumes, and to the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to look at these objects differently from 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 set 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 reference seller on Catawiki for more than 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 neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.

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. The height is provided for information purposes only and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.

Shipping is insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking. 24/7 contact: 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 through his discoveries, encounters, and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged relationship with the arts of the primitive: sensitive to the strength of forms, to the simplicity of volumes, and to the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to look at these objects differently from 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 set 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 reference seller on Catawiki for more than 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 neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.

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. The height is provided for information purposes only and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.

Shipping is insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking. 24/7 contact: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
1543
Objects sold
95.45%
Private

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