Auction Preview: Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at Sotheby's, New York, May 13
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What: Art of Africa, Oceania and the AmericasWhere: Sotheby's, 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021, U.S.A.When: May 13, 7:00 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 3 - May 4, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; May 5, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM; May 6 - May 11, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; MayAuction Preview: Art of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at Sotheby's, New York, May 13
What: Art of Africa, Oceania and the AmericasWhere: Sotheby's, 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021, U.S.A.When: May 13, 7:00 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 3 - May 4, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; May 5, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM; May 6 - May 11, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; May 12, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PMTop Lots at the Sale:— «Fang-Betsi Male Ancestor Statue from a Reliquary Ensemble,» Gabon - On a base by the Japanese wood artist Kichizo Inagaki (1876-1951), Paris. Measured at Height: 18 ¼ in (46.5cm). Featured at lot 173. Estimate: 1,200,000 USD - 2,000,000 USD.— «Kota-Obamba Reliquary Figure,» Gabon - The reverse inscribed in white ink: «5657». Measured at Height: 17 ½ in (44.5cm). Featured at lot 177. Estimate: 250,000 USD - 350,000 USD.— «Hemba-Niembo Ancestor Figure, Democratic Republic Of The Congo» - Measured at Height: 28 ¾ in (73cm). Featured at lot 176. Estimate: 200,000 USD - 300,000 USD.— «Songye Community Power Statue, Democratic Republic of the Congo» - Measured at Height: 52 in (132.2cm). Featured at lot 175. Estimate: 200,000 USD - 300,000 USD.— «Large Veracruz Figure of the Fire God, Remojadas Late Classic, Circa AD 550-950» - Measured at Height: 21 ⅝ in (54.8cm). Featured at lot 155. Estimate: 150,000 USD - 200,000 USD.— «Wari Stone Cup of Four Faces Middle Horizon”, circa AD 700-1000 - Measured at Height: 3 ¾ in (9.5cm). Featured at lot 120. Estimate: 150,000 USD - 250,000 USD.— »Yimam Hook Figure, Karawari River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea« - With attachment of Pesquet's Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus), Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita), and Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus papuensis) feathers. Measured at Height: 81 ¼ in (206.4cm). Featured at lot 105. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 150,000 USD.— »Maori Head”, New Zealand - Measured at Height: 9 in (23cm). Featured at lot 103. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 150,000 USD.— «Maya Polychrome Cylinder Vase Late Classic,» Circa AD 550-950 - Measured at Height: 9 ¼ in (23.5cm). Featured at lot 124. Estimate: 85,000 USD - 125,000 USD.— «Maya Figure of a Dignitary, Jaina Late Classic,» Circa AD 550 - 950 - Measured at Height: 13 in (33cm). Featured at lot 125. Estimate: 75,000 USD - 125,000 USD.— «Kota-Obamba Reliquary Figure,» Gabon - Measured at Height: 16 ⅛ in (41cm). Featured at lot 171. Estimate: 70,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— «Tsogho Reliquary Figure,» Gabon - Measured at Height: 12 ¾ in (32.5cm). Featured at lot 172. Estimate: 70,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— «Bete-Guro Mask by the Master of Gonate, Cote D’ivoire» - Measured at Height: 17 ¾ in (45.1cm). Featured at lot 204. Estimate: 70,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— «Kongo Nail Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo» - Measured at Height: 19 ½ in (49.5cm). Featured at lot 178. Estimate: 60,000 USD - 90,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.sothebys.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more