Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
22. Ambete type African statue, Central Africa, first half of the 20th century
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22. Ambete type African statue, Central Africa, first half of the 20th century
Starting price:
EUR 100
Sold
EUR 600
exotic wood carved, painted with kaolin, h=61 cm
This sculpture is an excellent example of African abstract art, which directly influenced modern artistic movements in Europe, such as Cubism (ex. Picasso, Modigliani).
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Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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