Modern Art & Design
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 382
5 African Masks/Objects: Bembe, Kuba, Etc.
Estimate: $500 - $750
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
Lot is comprised of five African objects, including a Bembe mask with conical eyes, a Kuba (Bakuba) cup and three additional masks of the African tribes. Lot is accompanied by copies of the consignor's purchase documents pertaining to several of the masks and three display stands. Provenance: Collection of Carole A. Berk, Carole A. Berk, Ltd.
Designer & Manufacturer: various (Ethnographic Art), see Additional Information/Description
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Democratic Republic of the Congo, other; carved and painted wood, fiber material
Dimensions(H,W,D): 17"h, 13"w, 5"d; 16"h, 9.25"w, 16"d; 14.5"h, 9.25"w, 9"d; 13.5"h, 6"w, 5.5"d; 10"h, 5.75"w, 3.75"d
very good, some cracks and distressing consistent with vintage found materials
Designer & Manufacturer: various (Ethnographic Art), see Additional Information/Description
Markings: no marking(s) apparent
Country of Origin & Materials: Democratic Republic of the Congo, other; carved and painted wood, fiber material
Dimensions(H,W,D): 17"h, 13"w, 5"d; 16"h, 9.25"w, 16"d; 14.5"h, 9.25"w, 9"d; 13.5"h, 6"w, 5.5"d; 10"h, 5.75"w, 3.75"d
Condition
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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