British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 459
Large West African Carved Memorial Figure
Estimate: $400 - $600
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, Oku style, in the form of a man with elaborate coiffure/headpiece, seated on a stool with recumbent leopard and holding a lidded bowl, 38 x 17 x 21 in. - Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and small chips, two large cracks and separations to proper right side at bowl and base, break and possible repair to proper right arm, large chip to proper left foot, lid for bowl likely associated
