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Baule Chair 19th Century from the Ivory Coast

$12,500
£9,443.29
€10,829.40
CA$17,441.36
A$18,981.56
CHF 10,062.11
MX$228,362.70
NOK 127,619.85
SEK 116,763.23
DKK 80,903.85

About the Item

Important and rare with beautiful heads as finials, fully formed with 'deco' touches and finely carved surface patterns. Beautiful untouched rich patina. For similar examples see Sotheby's Paris 12/12/12 lot 61, and Binoche et Giquello, Drouot, Paris Mar 1, 2013 lot 122.
  • Creator:
    Baule Tribe (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Cote d Ivoire
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Tears to hide seat, structure solid.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438322951602

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