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KVA-180119
A Kongo Vili Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture
Kongo Vili
Features
Anthropomorphic
Categories
nkissi / nkisi / mankishi / nkishi
Materials
Wood
,
Composite Material / bilongo
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
16.5 cm (6.5 in)
Provenance
Joseph Herman, London / Suffolk
Dec 12, 2000, Christie's - The Joseph Herman Collection of African Art
William Watson, New Orleans
Jun 23, 2006, Sotheby's - Collections Andrea Portago, Roger Vanthournout, Helmut Zake et Divers Amateurs
Jean-Louis Danis, Central Abaco, The Bahamas
Oct 26, 2023, Christie's - Collection Jean-Louis Danis
Auction results
Lot 213, Christie's, Amsterdam - Dec 12, 2000
The Joseph Herman Collection of African Art
Estimate:
NLG
2,500 - 3,500
Sold:
NLG
17,553
USD
7,001
Lot 145, Sotheby's, Paris - Jun 23, 2006
Collections Andrea Portago, Roger Vanthournout, Helmut Zake et Divers Amateurs
Estimate:
EUR
5,000 - 7,000
Sold:
EUR
7,800
USD
9,763
Lot 42, Christie's, Paris - Oct 26, 2023
Collection Jean-Louis Danis
Estimate:
EUR
4,000 - 6,000
Sold:
EUR
10,710
USD
11,314