3 exhibition catalogs from the Ratton-Hourdé art gallery: "Kongo", collection of…

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3 exhibition catalogs from the Ratton-Hourdé art gallery: "Kongo", collection of Robert and Raoul Lehuard, 2000 / "Téké", collection of Robert and Raoul Lehuard, 1999 / "Tyiwara", June 2001

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TAPIES Antoni Zurich exhibition catalog galerie BEYELER 1975 contains two lithographs including the cover and a double-page spread . 32 x 23 cm.

Estim. 40 - 50 EUR

Daum: Nancy Museum of Fine Arts 5 exhibition catalogs from 1978 to 1982 TR

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

VASARÉLY. Victor Vasarély. Ausstellung, Galerie Der Speigel, Köln, 1959. In-folio, publisher's boards. Exhibition catalog printed in an edition of 200 copies, containing 3 original lithographs in color, loose.

Estim. 1 000 - 2 000 EUR

A Fang ceremonial dagger Ceremonial Dagger Fang, Gabon Mit Sockel / with base Iron, wood, copper alloy. H 34,5 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, Daniel Hourdé, Paris. - 2005: Private collection in French-speaking Switzerland. A certificate (Attestation d'authenticité) from the Galerie Ratton-Hourdé (2005) will be given to the buyer. Unsold at Sotheby's Paris (09.04.2022, "Living Contemporary", lot 214) with an estimate of € 3'000-5'000 (for two knives). ----------------------------------------------------- In a certificate, Daniel Hourdé and Philippe Ratton write about this object: "Les premiers voyageurs parcourant les forêts équatoriales situées entre le fleuve Ogoue au Gabon et la Sanaga au Cameroun, furent surpris de découvrir le raffinement de la culture des farouches guerriers Pahouins si redoutables qu'on leurs prêta des rites cannibales. Le manche de ce couteau cérémoniel recouvert de fil de métal de laiton torsadé se termine par une boucle. The patina of the lame attests to its antiquity." ----------------------------------------------------- Ceremonial weapons are characterized by careful manufacture and decorative design, e.g. ornamentation with valuable materials such as copper, bronze, ivory or fur. The original function is therefore limited, so that their use as a weapon of war is no longer the main focus. Instead, they signaled the wearer's social status and power, making them more like cult, ceremonial, dignity and status weapons that were also used in barter. Further reading: Fischer, Werner / Zirngibl, Manfred A. (1978). African weapons. Knives, daggers, swords, axes, throwing weapons. Prinz Verlag. CHF 1 000 / 2 000 Weight in grams: 447 Condition: The condition of this lot (wear, signs of use, tears, any other detractions and the signs of age, etc. The condition of this lot (wear, tears, possible other impairments and signs of age, if applicable) can be seen in the photos we have uploaded for your documentation. Please do not hesitate to contact Hammer Auctions with any questions regarding this lot ([email protected]). The statements regarding the condition of the items made for the convenience of interested parties are opinions only and should not be treated as statements of fact. Hammer Auctions accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In the rare event that the item does not match the description in the catalog, Hammer Auctions is here to help. Buyers may return the lot for a full refund provided Hammer Auctions has been notified within 5 days of receipt of the lot.

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