An exceptional Katsina regal figure, Nigeria.
The great sophistication of Nok and Katsina terracotta remains as unknown tradition. It is likely to be a predecessor of the grand Ife period. This masterful relic is one of the great examples of an isolated period in the history of prehistoric Art. Between 500 BC and 500 AD. 46 cm high. Terra cotta. Comes with a TL certificate Alliance-Science-Art Ref. 11/12/14 TL 9194, Oct. 23rd 1993 and X-ray scan Dr. Marc Ghysels, Ref. 080407–2.
Provenance:
Dr. Francine Maurer, Germany;
Collection Monsieur J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
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EUR 16.250,-
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EUR 10.000,- a EUR 12.000,-
An exceptional Katsina regal figure, Nigeria.
The great sophistication of Nok and Katsina terracotta remains as unknown tradition. It is likely to be a predecessor of the grand Ife period. This masterful relic is one of the great examples of an isolated period in the history of prehistoric Art. Between 500 BC and 500 AD. 46 cm high. Terra cotta. Comes with a TL certificate Alliance-Science-Art Ref. 11/12/14 TL 9194, Oct. 23rd 1993 and X-ray scan Dr. Marc Ghysels, Ref. 080407–2.
Provenance:
Dr. Francine Maurer, Germany;
Collection Monsieur J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
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