Paris, 1 July 2013  From 10 to 15 September 2013, the district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris is to host an exhibition entitled Parcours des Mondes (Journeying Across Worlds), which will conincide with the Salon International des Arts Premiers (the International Festival of Tribal Arts). The 12th… Poursuivre la lecture 12th Edition of Tribal Art Fair « Parcours des Mondes » in Paris
New record for the African and Oceanic art department at Christie’s Paris
Paris, 25 June 2013  The sale of African and Oceanic art, held on 19 June at Christie’s Paris, made a total turnover of €7.896m, which is the best result ever for the department. An important part of the record belongs to the Jolika Collection (Fine Arts Museum of… Poursuivre la lecture New record for the African and Oceanic art department at Christie’s Paris
Inauguration d’une nouvelle galerie d’art africain au LACMA
Los Angeles, le 21 juin 2013  Le Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) va inaugurer sa nouvelle galerie permanente dédiée aux arts africains, avec l’exposition intitulée « Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from The Royal Museum for Central Africa », qui se déroule du 7 juillet 2013 au 5… Poursuivre la lecture Inauguration d’une nouvelle galerie d’art africain au LACMA
Nouveau record pour le département d’Art Africain et Océanien chez Christie’s Paris
Paris, le 21 juin 2013  La vente d’Art Africain et Océanien organisée le 19 juin chez Christie’s Paris, a permis de réaliser un total de 7,896 M€, soit le meilleur résultat de l’histoire du département. Une part importante de ce résultat est à mettre au crédit… Poursuivre la lecture Nouveau record pour le département d’Art Africain et Océanien chez Christie’s Paris
LACMA inaugurates new African Art gallery
Los Angeles, 20 June 2013  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is to inaugurate its new, permanent gallery, dedicated to the arts of Africa with the exhibition ‘Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from The Royal Museum for Central Africa’, on display from 7 July 2013 to 5 January… Poursuivre la lecture LACMA inaugurates new African Art gallery
Moderate results for African art sale at Sotheby’s
Paris, 19 June 2013  On Tuesday 18 June 2013, Sotheby’s Paris held a sale devoted to African art. The session made a turnover of €3.7m, which was much lower than its previous estimates, between €5m and €7m. In addition, almost a half of lots remained unsold (64/120).… Poursuivre la lecture Moderate results for African art sale at Sotheby’s
Chiefs & Governors: Art and Power in Fiji
Cambridge, 8 June 2013  This is the first ever exhibition dedicated to Fijian Art outside Fiji. It draws on MAA’s exceptional collection of Fijian artefacts, photographs and archives, a collection closely linked to the early colonial history of Fiji and the foundation of the Museum. Baron Anatole von… Poursuivre la lecture Chiefs & Governors: Art and Power in Fiji
Oceanic and African art on sale at Native
Brussels, 4 June 2013  On 8 June 2013, auction house Native will be organising a sale of African and Oceanic items in Brussels. Among the highlights of the session, let us mention a 16th-century Dogon altar piece from Mali, estimated between €20,000 and €30,000, a Senofu female figure… Poursuivre la lecture Oceanic and African art on sale at Native
June Native American art auction at Bonhams filled with fine basketry, pottery, textiles and kachina dolls
San Francisco, 17 May 2013  Bonhams looks forward to presenting a 523-lot sale of Native American art, June 3 in San Francisco. The sale will feature historic basketry, fine textiles, jewellery, kachina dolls and pottery from various owners, including more than 200 lots of property from the Jim and Lauris Phillips… Poursuivre la lecture June Native American art auction at Bonhams filled with fine basketry, pottery, textiles and kachina dolls
Bonhams New York sees highest price for a Polynesian piece at auction during Tribal Arts Week
New York, 17 May 2013  A rare canoe prow from the Maquesas Islands soared past its pre-sale estimate of $8,000-12,000 to sell for $70,900 dollars at Bonhams May 15 African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art auction at the Madison Avenue salesroom. It was the highest price realised for any… Poursuivre la lecture Bonhams New York sees highest price for a Polynesian piece at auction during Tribal Arts Week