Important Mangbetu figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. A very early collected Mangbetu royal figure.
Important Mangbetu figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. A very early collected Mangbetu royal figure.
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This figure was carved as a royal portrait. Originally from the Soedan, the Mangbetu have bound skulls to indicate their position as a ruling class. Other finely carved regalia are large thrones, knives and musical instruments. 71 cm high.
Provenance:
Collected by Ernest Schreiber, Magistrate in the Independent State of the Congo between 1890 and 1913. Bought from the estate of Mr. Moulard.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 56,250.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 60,000.- to EUR 80,000.-
Important Mangbetu figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. A very early collected Mangbetu royal figure.
This figure was carved as a royal portrait. Originally from the Soedan, the Mangbetu have bound skulls to indicate their position as a ruling class. Other finely carved regalia are large thrones, knives and musical instruments. 71 cm high.
Provenance:
Collected by Ernest Schreiber, Magistrate in the Independent State of the Congo between 1890 and 1913. Bought from the estate of Mr. Moulard.
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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