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Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Benin Bronze Hanging Mask



Beschreibung : ** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org ** West Africa, Nigeria, Edo, Court of Benin, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A cast-bronze face mask meant to hang and display within one's home. The ovoid vizard exhibits generously lidded eyes, a slender nose with flared nostrils, full lips flanked by rounded cheeks, and a tapered chin, all beneath a domed helmet that rests low on the forehead. The center of the helmet is adorned with a petite crucifix, and both the helmet and the mandible are framed within semicircular borders. An integral suspension loop projects up from the top. Lustrous patina envelops the surfaces of this decorative countenance! Size: 5.4 W x 9.125 H (13.7 cm x 23.2 cm) Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169195
Preis: 717.75 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Schätzung (niedrig/hoch) : 800 USD-1200 USD 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.

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Titel : Benin Bronze Hanging Mask
Condition report : Minor abrasions and pitting in scattered areas, with light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, Auktionator 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Verkaufstitel : Eclectic Works of Art, ex-Anthony Quinn
Verkaufsdatum : 27/02/2022 🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig.
Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale

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