Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

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Serrure Dogon Case lock representing the stylized head of a male ancestor. The body is carved with geometric motifs. Mali, Dogon ethnic group 43x45cm

Serrure Dogon

Three case locks Wood, old brown patina and wear marks Dogon, Mali 25; 20 and 42 cm

Important case lock carved with a bush spirit head Wood with weathered patina, some localized erosion Bambara, Mali 77 cm

Two hut or granary locks One surmounted by two ancestors, the other by a seated figure with sagittal crest Wood, wrought and hammered iron, old brown and natural patina Dogon, Mali 25 and 17.5 cm

Three case locks Hardwood, metal, old patina and wear marks Dogon, Mali 39; 41 and 32 cm

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