A rare and beautiful statue of an embracing or confronting couple in the style defined as Classical II by Bernard de Grunne. The two figures display all the characteristics of great Djenné art: scarification and ornamentation. Djenné civilization, Mali Dating: 11th-16th century (CIRAM 1019-OA-398Z) Smooth fine clay, broken / glued (original pieces), traces of old glue visible on the inside, slight visible old cracks and good wear from use, beautiful red ochre slip. H. 26 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels
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Lot no. 61

A rare and beautiful statue of an embracing or confronting couple in the style defined as Classical II by Bernard de Grunne. The two figures display all the characteristics of great Djenné art: scarification and ornamentation. Djenné civilization, Mali Dating: 11th-16th century (CIRAM 1019-OA-398Z) Smooth fine clay, broken / glued (original pieces), traces of old glue visible on the inside, slight visible old cracks and good wear from use, beautiful red ochre slip. H. 26 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels

Estimate
€8,000 - €12,000
Result
€22,100
Buyer's premium
30%
A rare and beautiful statue of an embracing or confronting couple in the style defined as Classical II by Bernard de Grunne. The two figures display all the characteristics of great Djenné art: scarification and ornamentation. Djenné civilization, Mali Dating: 11th-16th century (CIRAM 1019-OA-398Z) Smooth fine clay, broken / glued (original pieces), traces of old glue visible on the inside, slight visible old cracks and good wear from use, beautiful red ochre slip. H. 26 cm Provenance : - Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels - Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels
Sale
Arts of Africa
Wednesday 25 June 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris