Würzburg, 19 June 2014
On 28 June, Zemanek-Münster is to present a sale dedicated to works of Tribal Art at its auction house in Würzburg. Many of the lots on offer demonstrate how Tribal Art from the African continent has influenced the wider art world, paying particular attention to the strong links between Tribal and Modern Art.
Prior to their presentation at Zemanek-Münster, the works are on exhibition at the Fernandez Leventhal Gallery in Paris.
Heralding the 77th auction of Tribal Art, the sale comprises several noteworthy lots, contributing to the genre’s international reputation. Lot 132, Antelope dance crest — estimated at €18-30,000 — comes from the collection of the famous Parisian collector Philippe Ratton, whose uncle, Charles Ratton, was friends with many Modern artists. The work is of particular interest as it displays strong references to Cubism.
Further noteworthy lots include lot 309, a Janiform (Janus) bush spirit shrine figure, from Nigeria. A bush spirit which protects against human and superhuman threats, the work — praised for its symmetry and formal construction — is estimated at between €5,000 to €10,000.