Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

New York & Paris | 25 November–4 December

Sotheby’s is proud to offer a special, international presentation of Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas, a digital sale series which will be open for bidding from 25 November–4 December. Celebrating the achievements of master sculptors throughout the world, the auction series will feature artwork from Alaska to the Congo; from Hawaii to Indonesia; from the Maya to the Marquesas. Exhibitions will be by appointment following all safety protocols, and for those clients who are unable to visit in person, our international team will be at your disposal to provide detailed photographs, videos, or virtual appointments to view and discuss with a specialist.

Auction Calendar

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

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Exhibitions by Appointment

New York
30 November–4 December 2020
10:00am–6:00pm

Paris
1–3 December 2020
10:00am–6:00pm

Paris Highlights

Statue, Moai Papa, Île de Pâques | Moai Papa figure, Easter island

Statue, Moai Papa, Île de Pâques | Moai Papa figure, Easter island

Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Siège caryatide, Hemba / Luba, République Démocratique du Congo | Caryatid stool, Hemba / Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Siège caryatide, Hemba / Luba, République Démocratique du Congo | Caryatid stool, Hemba / Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 EUR

Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Statue, Hemba, République Démocratique du Congo | Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Statue, Hemba, République Démocratique du Congo | Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate: 200,000 – 250,000 EUR

Estimate: 200,000 – 250,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Tabouret, Dan, Liberia | Dan Stool, Liberia

Tabouret, Dan, Liberia | Dan Stool, Liberia

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 EUR

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Statue nkonde, Kongo Vili, République Démocratique du Congo | Kongo Vili nkonde figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Statue nkonde, Kongo Vili, République Démocratique du Congo | Kongo Vili nkonde figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 EUR

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Masque, Yauré, Côte d'Ivoire | Yaure mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Masque, Yauré, Côte d'Ivoire | Yaure mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 EUR

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Masque, Punu, Gabon | Punu mukuya mask

Masque, Punu, Gabon | Punu mukuya mask

Estimate: 60,000 – 90,000 EUR

Estimate: 60,000 – 90,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

Masque Double Kpélié, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire | Kpélié Double mask, Senufo, Côte d'Ivoire

Masque Double Kpélié, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire | Kpélié Double mask, Senufo, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate: 60,000 – 90,000 EUR

Estimate: 60,000 – 90,000 EUR

Sculpture : Afrique, Océanie, Amériques

25 November–4 December 2020 | 4:00 PM CET | Paris

New York Highlights

Maya Jade Head Pendant of a Deity, Late Classic, circa AD 550 - 950

Maya Jade Head Pendant of a Deity, Late Classic, circa AD 550 - 950

Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Chupícuaro Mask, Late Preclassic, circa 300 - 100 BC

Chupícuaro Mask, Late Preclassic, circa 300 - 100 BC

Estimate: 70,000 – 90,000 USD

Estimate: 70,000 – 90,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Bete or We Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Bete or We Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD

Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Senufo Champion Cultivator Staff, Côte d'Ivoire

Senufo Champion Cultivator Staff, Côte d'Ivoire

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 USD

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Pende Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pende Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Chief's Mask of Dzunukwa By Kwakwaka’wakw Chief Willie Seaweed (circa 1873 - 1967), circa 1940

Chief's Mask of Dzunukwa By Kwakwaka’wakw Chief Willie Seaweed (circa 1873 - 1967), circa 1940

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Fan with Marine Ivory Handle, Marquesas Islands

Fan with Marine Ivory Handle, Marquesas Islands

Estimate: 120,000 – 180,000 USD

Estimate: 120,000 – 180,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York

Maori Gable Mask, New Zealand

Maori Gable Mask, New Zealand

Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD

Sculpture: Africa, Pacific, Americas

26 November–4 December 2020 | 12:00 PM EST | New York