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Hemba Spirit Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height: 7½ in (19 cm)
Provenance
Georges Rodriguez, New York
Ernst Anspach, New York, acquired from the above in 1972
Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Tenafly, New Jersey, acquired from the above on January 9, 1999
Ernst Anspach, New York, acquired from the above in 1972
Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Tenafly, New Jersey, acquired from the above on January 9, 1999
Exhibited
Brainerd Hall Art Gallery, Statue University College, Potsdam, New York, African Sculpture: Rare and Familiar Forms from the Collection of Ernst Anspach, October 1974
Center for African Art, New York, The Art of Collecting African Art, May 13 - October 9, 1988
Museum for African Art, New York, Facing the Mask, September 19, 2002 - March 2, 2003
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, Massachusetts, Crosscurrents: Art of the Southeastern Congo, September 30, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Center for African Art, New York, The Art of Collecting African Art, May 13 - October 9, 1988
Museum for African Art, New York, Facing the Mask, September 19, 2002 - March 2, 2003
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton, Massachusetts, Crosscurrents: Art of the Southeastern Congo, September 30, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Literature
George Nelson Preston, African Sculpture: Rare and Familiar Forms from the Collection of Ernst Anspach, 1974, cover and pp. 1 and 12, cat. 8
Susan Mullin Vogel, The Art of Collecting African Art, New York, 1988, p. 45
Jack McKesson, "Les Expositions," Arts d'Afrique Noire, no. 67, Autumn 1988, p. 35
Christine Mullen Kreamer, "The Art of Collecting African Art," African Arts, vol XXII, no. 2, February 1989, p. 95
Musée National des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie (adv.), Arts d'Afrique Noire, no. 87, Autumn 1993, p. 68
Frank Herreman, Facing the Mask, New York, 2002, p. 23, cat. 13
John Pemberton III, Crosscurrents: Art of the Southeastern Congo, Northampton, 2011, p. 61, cat. 48
Heinrich Schweizer, Visions of Grace: 100 Masterpieces from the Collection of Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Milan, 2014, p. 233, cat. 93
Susan Mullin Vogel, The Art of Collecting African Art, New York, 1988, p. 45
Jack McKesson, "Les Expositions," Arts d'Afrique Noire, no. 67, Autumn 1988, p. 35
Christine Mullen Kreamer, "The Art of Collecting African Art," African Arts, vol XXII, no. 2, February 1989, p. 95
Musée National des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie (adv.), Arts d'Afrique Noire, no. 87, Autumn 1993, p. 68
Frank Herreman, Facing the Mask, New York, 2002, p. 23, cat. 13
John Pemberton III, Crosscurrents: Art of the Southeastern Congo, Northampton, 2011, p. 61, cat. 48
Heinrich Schweizer, Visions of Grace: 100 Masterpieces from the Collection of Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Milan, 2014, p. 233, cat. 93
Condition
Very good condition overall for an object of this age and rarity. Old loss and native repair to one hole on the bottom edge, seemingly using the original piece of wood and two small pins. Modern hole at the top of the back, from previous attachment. Fine aged dark reddish brown patina.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.