Further Explorations
Europe, 20th century
Modernist wooden sculpture inscribed F. Chopin. Pronounced silhouette, reflecting the sculptural language of the mid-century.
Height: 48 cm
Width: 18 cm
Weight: 2324 g
East Asian, 20th century
Hand-hammered copper tray with repoussé depicting traditional apothecary vessels and implements, including a mortar and pestle, a jar, and a covered bowl. Darkened, naturally–aged patina with warm burgundy tones.
Lenght: 21 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Height: 1.5 cm
Weight: 187 g
Spain, 20th century
Proto–modern tripod wooden chair with dark patina and trefoil motif. Reduced, sculptural silhouette.
Height: 74 cm
Width: 47 cm
Weight: ca. 2850
West Germany, 1950s
Modernist mid-century asymmetrical ceramic jug by Fritz van Daalen. The sculptural form is articulated through a dark, metallic-looking exterior glaze, contrasted with a celadon-glazed interior. Signed and marked vD K58/9 to the underside.
Height: 35 cm
Width: 25 cm
Weight: 1835 g
Gabon, 20th century
Wooden Tsogo mask used in Bwiti ceremonies. Covered with kaolin, with characteristic arched brows, narrow eyes, and triangular mouth.
Lenght: 48 cm
Width: 21 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Weight: 831 g