The name of Hélène Leloup is synonymous with works of exceptional quality. As a passionate visionary she was one of very few women in the field of African art from the 1950s when she began. From the 87 catalogues for the exhibitions she produced in her four galleries to the more than fifty museums she sold to, no dealer of the mid to late twentieth century did more to develop an appreciation of African art and culture on an international scale.

Hélène Leloup: Portrait of a Life in African Art

A 70-year collecting journey, bringing to the fore both Hélène Leloup’s unique story and eye as well as some of the most important works in private hands.

Highlights from the Leloup Collection

Paris

Senior International Specialist

Stefano Moreni

Deputy Director | Head of Department African & Oceanic Art, Europe

Global Head of African &amp; Oceanic

Alexander Grogan

Specialist

Paul Lewis

Associate Cataloguer, African & Oceanic Art

Associate Cataloguer, Contemporary Art

Armance Gay

Deputy Director | Collection Project Manager

Céline Deruelle

Pre-Sale Experience Coordinator, 20th Century Design

Elisa Gaillot

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Hélène Leloup is one of the art world’s true pioneers, bringing together a spirit of adventure, a detailed anthropological approach and deep knowledge to become one of the foremost specialists in African and Oceanic art in Paris and New York.&nbsp; This summer in Paris, and next year in New York, Sotheby’s will offer some 100 exceptional works from Leloup’s personal collection, shining a light on her voyage of discovery over seven decades. Together the sales will represent one of the most important moments in the history of this market.

Collection Hélène Leloup, Le Journal d'une Pionnière, Vol. I