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Fine African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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Bonhams' African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art sales feature unique and traditional works from sub-Saharan Africa, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Indonesia and Australia that were created in the early 20th Century or earlier, and works from Central and South America that were created prior to European contact in the 16th Century. Made by the artists for religious, ceremonial or secular use within their culture, objects in the sale include figurative sculpture, masks, reliquaries, shrines, architectural ornaments, clubs, shields, vessels, stools, neck rests, instruments, body adornment and many daily utilitarian objects.
Bonhams auctions are held in the spring and fall in New York. A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies each auction and is distributed worldwide to collectors, dealers and institutions. A public preview
precedes each auction where guests are invited to view artwork
first-hand and encouraged to ask questions.
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African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art appraisals for auctionTo arrange a free and confidential
auction appraisal with a view to selling, contact:
Fred Backlar
fred.backlar@bonhams.com
+1 323 436-5416.
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A hanging to concentrate the mind from Africa's leading artist, El Anatsui - for sale at Bonhams
A huge masterwork titled New World Map by Ghana's El Anatsui (born 1944) is estimated to fetch £500,000-800,000 at Bonhams next sale of Modern and Contemporary African Art, Africa Now in London on 23rd May. This magisterial work measuring 11ft by 16ft (350x500cm) is similar to work that the artist has shown at the Venice Biennale.
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Variety of rare Oceanic art arrives on the auction block this February in San Francisco
Leading the Oceanic Art auction at Bonhams will be a rare and important Rarotonga or Atiu pole-club, 'akatara,' of the Cook Islands (pre-sale est. $75,000-100,000), with provenance from Arthur Sewall (1835-1900) of Bath, Maine; thence by descent.
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World Record Set In The African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art Auction At Bonhams
Bonhams is thrilled to announce its most successful African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art auction that took place November 9 in New York. There was active bidding in all categories from both international and domestic collectors, demonstrating a strong global reach. Nearly 30% of the sales were purchased by new buyers signaling steady growth in this collecting area at Bonhams. More than 200 lots sold for a total of more than $900,000.
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African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian objects & artefacts
United States
Fred Backlar
Consulting Specialist
Los Angeles
Tel: +1 323 436 5416
UK
Philip Keith
Senior Valuer
Cardiff
Tel: +44 2920 727 980
Contemporary African Art
Catherine Harrington
London
Tel: +44 (0)20 7468 8216
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