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Benin carved figure, ex-collection Jay C. Leff

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Benin carved figure, ex-collection Jay C. Leff

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Description

Benin carved figure, ex-collection Jay C. Leff, 19th/20th c., the male warrior figure standing on a square base, holding a club in his left hand, a sword in his right, wearing a skirt carved with geometric designs and a relief dagger in hilt on the left hip, with cheek scarification, grooved coiffure with iron nails around the top, mounted to a 12"w x 10.5"d black metal plinth, 51.5"h x 9"w x 8.5" (figure)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 33 East 70th Street, New York; "African Art from the Collection of Jay C. Leff", Parke-Bernet Galleries, April 22, 1967, Lot 75 (pictured)

Condition

Good/Fair, dry rough surface showing vertical hairline cracks, variations in wood coloration, scattered small nicks and scratches, old loss to sword tip and base **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Benin carved figure, ex-collection Jay C. Leff

Name: Benin carved figure, ex-collection Jay C. Leff
SKU: 112683183
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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