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Collection Marcel Lehmann-Lefranc — Statue, Vuvi, Gabon
Collection Marcel Lehmann-Lefranc

Statue, Vuvi, Gabon

This Vuvi statue from Gabon exemplifies the refined sculptural traditions of Central African art, characterized by its elegant proportions and subtle surface modeling. The work demonstrates the sophisticated carving techniques typical of Gabon's artistic heritage, with attention to anatomical detail balanced against the geometric abstraction of form. As part of the Marcel Lehmann Lefranc collection, this piece reflects the significant aesthetic contributions of Gabonese cultures to the broader history of African sculpture.

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Contemporary Discoveries Including the Marcel Lehmann Lefranc Collection

February 12, 2025

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 44

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Collection Marcel Lehmann-Lefranc, Statue, Vuvi, Gabon

This Vuvi statue from Gabon exemplifies the refined sculptural traditions of Central African art, characterized by its elegant proportions and subtle surface modeling. The work demonstrates the sophisticated carving techniques typical of Gabon's artistic heritage, with attention to anatomical detail balanced against the geometric abstraction of form. As part of the Marcel Lehmann Lefranc collection, this piece reflects the significant aesthetic contributions of Gabonese cultures to the broader history of African sculpture.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century, Spiritual reverence, Ethnographic collection, African Modernism, Wood Carving, Three Dimensional Form, Gabonese art, Vuvi people, Ceremonial Object

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