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CSA-158769
A Kota Obamba Reliquary Figure
Gabon
Region
Gabon
Culture
Kota Obamba
Features
Anthropomorphic
,
janiform
Categories
mbulu viti
Materials
Wood
,
Copper
,
Brass
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
61.0 cm (24.0 in)
Provenance
Dec 10, 1980, Ader Picard & Tajan -
Galerie Jean-Jacques Dutko, Paris
Marianne and Pierre Nahon, Paris / Vence
Michael Oliver, New York
Nov 19, 1999, Sotheby's - African and Oceanic Art
Nov 16, 2001, Sotheby's - African, Oceanic and Northwest Coast Art
Dec 3, 2015, Christie's - Art d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Pierrette and Pierre Souleil, Paris
Mar 11, 2021, Christie's - Living with African and Oceanic Arts
Auction results
Lot 97, Ader Picard & Tajan, Paris - Dec 10, 1980
Estimate:
Not spec.
Auction price unknown
Lot 260, Sotheby's, New York - Nov 19, 1999
African and Oceanic Art
Estimate:
USD
125,000 - 175,000
Unsold
Lot 112, Sotheby's, New York - Nov 16, 2001
African, Oceanic and Northwest Coast Art
Estimate:
USD
60,000 - 90,000
Unsold
Lot 82, Christie's, Paris - Dec 3, 2015
Art d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Estimate:
EUR
80,000 - 100,000
Sold:
EUR
169,500
USD
185,255
Lot 3, Christie's, Paris - Mar 11, 2021
Living with African and Oceanic Arts
Estimate:
EUR
60,000 - 80,000
Unsold