À propos du lot
n° 22
Titre : Bambara, PÉRIODE : 1930
Medium : Hardwood with a natural clear coating, iron hook on headDimensions : H 115 cmProvenance : - Henri Bing antique collection (1888 - !965), Paris / Cagnes-sur-mer. Acquired between 1915 - 1930 (*), - Former Paolo Morigi collection (Lugano) Acquired in 1975, - Former private collection (Lugano),Literature : Reproduced in - MORIGI PAOLO “Arte Africana: Le Sculture” Primitive Art Gallery (Galleria Arte Primitiva), Lugano 1975, number 19, - VENTURI LUCA M. “Anime antiche, arte negra, da una raccolta di sculture dell’Africa occidentale” BSI Bank, Lugano 2002, fig. 3, - VARIOUS AUTHORS Bamana: The art of existence in Mali Museum Rietberg Zurich Editor Calleyn J. P. 2001, page 88, fig. 62, - GIANINAZZI BARBARA & MAIULLARI PAOLO “Sogo - Maschere e marionette Bamana - Claude and Marthe Everlé Collection, Lugano, Museo delle Culture, October 2012 – March 2013” Editor Mazzotta, - VARIOUS AUTHORS “Modigliani e la spiritualità africana” Modigliani Institut Archives Légales, Paris-Rome 2007 Edizioni Carte Segrete - FINARTE “Asta di sculture africane: expertise di Franco Monti” Milan 27th April 1972,Notes : (*) Henri Bing (1888 Paris - 1965 Paris). Born in Paris, he starts out dedicating himself to designing, painting and lithography. In 1905, he goes to Munich in Bavaria to the Café Stephanie in the lively bohemian quarter, where he meets many artists and writers.In 1918, he returns to France and, in Paris, he meets Modigliani, the painter, with whom he forms a sincere friendship. He settles down on the French Riviera in Cagnes-sur-mer and, in 1918, hosts his Italian friend for a period of time.It is there in 1920 where he learns of the tragic news of Modigliani’s death (Livorno 1884 – Paris 1920).In 1920, Henri Bing, following the end of the war, returns to Paris where he gives up painting and pursues his trade as an art dealer. He buys and sells the work of the greatest contemporary artists like Braque, Matisse, Rousseau, Soutine and Modigliani.From 1925 to 1932, he owns a gallery and, in 1927, puts on the first and only exhibition of Chaim Soutine’s work (Lithuania 1894 – Paris 1943). He is also passionate about primitive art works: the 115cm high Bambara puppet was found in his study on a gothic stool. It is therefore plausible that Modigliani was struck by it when he saw it. In 1906, during his first stay in Paris, Modigliani had many opportunities to see African works which, at that time, aroused the interest of his friends in Montmartre. Primitive works which left a tangible sign in his artistic production.Finarte, Salle de vente
, Milano, IT
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : African Art: the prestigious Keller-Morigi Swiss collection
Date de la vente : 14/10/2020
🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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