Lot 83
  • 83

MONSENGWO KEJWAMFI ''MOKE'' | Sapeurs

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Monsengwo Kejwamfi ''Moke''
  • Sapeurs 
  • signed and dated 2000 (lower left)
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 105 by 120cm., 41½ by 47¼in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from Jean Marie Mosengo (Moke Fils) by the present owner in 2008

Condition

Please note that this work is stretched and framed. It has not be examined outside of its frame and the canvas is unlined. There appear to be minor surface marks throughout the work, most noticeable within the sky. There also appears to be minor specks of insect dirt to the white clothing of both men. There are minor cracks and resulting minor surface loss throughout the work as well as minor indentations to the sky within the upper centre of the canvas. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no signs of restoration or repair. Overall, the work appears to be in good original condition.
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