TAJAN — Primitive Art - Lot 242

TAJAN — Primitive Art Paris, Tajan, Hôtel Drouot, Room 7, Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Quarto, paperback, color-illustrated cover featuring a significant Lega mask. 41 pp., catalog of 139 lots, numerous color photographic reproductions. Appraisal by the Ratton-Hourdé-Schoeller Firm. The BnF does list this sale under the date of March 13, 2002. Auction catalog devoted to primitive art, primarily African art. Detailed descriptions include dimensions, materials, estimates, and, for some pieces, provenance. Among the notable works is Lot 138, an exceptional Lega mask from Zaire from the former Mathias Komor collection, estimated at the time at €46,000 / €60,000 and reproduced in a full-page illustration as well as on the cover. Paperback with an illustrated softcover. The photographed copy is in very good condition, with fresh pages; there are very slight signs of wear on the cover.

Estimate:$22.45

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