Figure - Fon - Benin
07
days
19
hours
48
minutes
44
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 750 - € 850
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145414 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
A Fon bronze plaque from Benin depicting a fish, measuring 35 × 18 × 7 cm, from a Belgian private collection and sold with a certificate of authenticity.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Very beautiful Fon bronze plaque from Benin depicting a fish
The piece has not been scientifically tested. The attribution and age therefore remain subject to authentication.
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Fon bronze plaque from Benin depicting a fish
The piece has not been scientifically tested. The attribution and age therefore remain subject to authentication.
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Benin
Material
Bronze
Ethnic group/culture
Fon
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
Sold by
