Mask,
Pende, Democratic Republic of Congo
Dim. 36 x 24 x 15 cm
Provenance :
Former Pierre Vérité Collection until the Second World War, then transferred to the Collection of Mme X by inheritance.
During the Second World War, Madame's family had helped the Vérité family
already long-standing friends save many works of art during the German occupation of
German occupation of France, thanks to a family property in the free zone.
From this perilous story, which helped save African and Oceanic works of art
African and Oceanic works of art by going underground across the demarcation line.
collection of 11 pieces, never before seen on the market and rediscovered at this
rediscovered at this sale, and offered after the war to the current owner's family
as a sign of gratitude.
Former Vérité collection until the end of the Second World War.
Expert: Stéphane MANGIN
Please ask for condition reports before the sale: they are not included in the listing.
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