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| Auction Closes At: |
11:17:00 06/07/2010 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
013. Baule Colonial Staff Finial |
| Estimate: |
$1,200-$1,800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$550.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$550.00 |
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| Category: |
African
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| Sub Category: |
West Africa
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| Culture or Country: |
Ivory Coast.
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| Period: |
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| Size: |
12-1/2”H. |
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| Description: |
Fine sensitively detailed carving of a student holding a book in one hand and a writing tool in other. He is clothed in European garb with pleated shorts, suspenders, and a buttoned short-sleeve shirt with collar. His face bears large almond-shaped eyes, cicatrice on cheeks, and particularly fine hair with braided hairline and faceted part at angle above relief ear. His legs are well defined and he stands on a short base with stacked forms. Few age cracks. Beautiful rich polished patina. Charming detail. Custom, socketed base mount. |
| Provenance: |
Sam Hilu collection, NYC. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$19.00 |
| International: |
$68.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Baule Colonial Staff Finial
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