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Lot 618
A FINE KPÉLIÉ MASK
Estimated Value:
6.000 € - 10.000 €
Result:
incl. Premium and VAT
Description:
North Ivory CoastH. 43,5 cm (o.S.)
Kpélie" mask of a dated type, as it resembles those collected at the beginning of the century by painters such as Derain and Picasso, who incorporated in their painting lengthening, distortion, volume in coils, streaks and even the look that can be seen on this mask. Very nice use patina and base that show off the object.
Important Bavarian private collection, acquired from Jean-Louis Picard, Drouot Montaigne, Paris, 12. 5.1992, lot 15
