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123 - Dan anthropomorphic figure, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood.
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Dan anthropomorphic figure, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Permeke family collection From James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. The objects presented in this sale come from the collection of James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. Permeke, grandson of major Belgian artist Constant Permeke. Kept in the family for several decades for several decades, this collection bears witness to a provenance directly linked to one of one of Belgium's most important artistic lineages of the 20th century. Estimate: €800 - €1,200 Dimensions: H. 42 cm. This remarkable Dan figure is distinguished by an unusual sculptural elegance and a presence that is immediately presence that immediately catches the eye. The artist has opted for a sober, perfectly controlled construction, articulated around a powerful verticality. The face, of great serenity, features finely modelled features almond-shaped eyes, a delicately drawn mouth and a carefully structured hairstyle that accentuates the nobility of the figure. accentuates the nobility of the whole. The treatment of the volumes reveals an exceptional understanding of the balance of the forms. The shoulders soft shoulders, subtly segmented arms and powerful legs create a harmonious silhouette in which every element each element contributes to an impression of stability and contained strength. This search for purity, characteristic of the best Dan sculptures, gives the work an almost timeless quality. The deep, old patina bears witness to a long history and magnifies the qualities of the wood. The areas of natural wear, perfectly consistent with the relief of the sculpture, further enhance the authenticity the authenticity and character of the piece. Rarely has a figure of this size managed to combine formal simplicity formal simplicity, aesthetic refinement and expressive intensity. In terms of the quality of its execution, the remarkable balance of its proportions and the nobility of its presence this sculpture is one of the most attractive examples of classical Dan statuary. It is a particularly convincing testimony to the plastic genius of this major West African artistic tradition. artistic tradition of West Africa. Spoon
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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