British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 464
Eight West African Carved Architectural Elements
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Cameroonian, Western Grassfields area, possibly 20th century, Babanki style, comprising: two pairs of carved wood architectural panels, figures holding leopards by the tails, shorter pair 29 x 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., longer pair 58 x 6 x 4 in.; four carved wood finials, possibly taken from panels, leopard heads surmounted by human heads, each approximately 7-1/4 x 4 x 4-1/2 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered bumps, chips, and losses throughout, some cracks and separations throughout; panels with some old nails present; one longer panel with large separation verso, one longer panel with breaks and losses to figures' feet and leopards' ears; leopard finials with some minor holes/possible pest damage
Condition
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