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201 - ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGURE Uele region, Central African Republic…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGURE Uele region, Central African Republic Materials: Wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Dimensions: H. 20 cm. This male figure stands out for the remarkable sobriety of its construction and the power of its abstraction. power of its abstraction. The sculptor chose to reduce the forms to their essentials a voluminous head with geometric contours, a compact torso and long cylindrical legs creating a silhouette of great visual stability. The patinated surfaces and traces the expressive power of the whole. The balance between formal simplification and human presence, this sculpture elegantly illustrates one of the most one of the most sought-after qualities of ancient Central African art: the ability to achieve remarkable intensity with a minimum of means. Its refined aesthetic evokes a surprising modernity
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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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