Emporium Auction | January 23, 2025 | Online Only
Thu, Jan 23, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 92
Three African Vessels
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
Mali, possibly 900-1500 CE, comprising: D'Jenne ovoid terracotta vessel with red slip, plexi base; D'Jenne ovoid terracotta vessel with textured surface, plexi base with scratching and scuffing; with unattributed/undated wood vessel with handle; largest 6-1/2 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in. with base
Provenance: Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, California, 1985, $65 (accompanied by receipt); Gallery DeRoche, San Francisco, California, 1992, $275 (accompanied by receipt); UNESCO Store, San Francisco, California, 1984; DC Forbes Collection
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Xanadu Gallery, San Francisco, California, 1985, $65 (accompanied by receipt); Gallery DeRoche, San Francisco, California, 1992, $275 (accompanied by receipt); UNESCO Store, San Francisco, California, 1984; DC Forbes Collection
dust and accretion; red example with firing flaws, chips to rim, crazing, wear to glaze, especially around rim, chipping and losses to bottom commensurate with age and use; textured example with firing flaws, some discoloration and wear to texture commensurate with age and use; wood example with age splits, remnants of resin coating
