DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES 2026-03-02 Auction - 437 Price Results - Newel in NY - Page 14
DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES
James Turrell, (2) holograms, 1994
Baule Gbekre Monkey figure
Spectacular Italian Rococo Gilt Carved End Table
Done
Long Island City, NY, United States
Auction Details

DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES

Our February sale brings together a curated group of works from private collections, ranging from ancient pottery to modern and contemporary design. Highlights include two of James Turrell's very first holograms, a strong collection of ancient Mimbres pottery, museum-worthy African tribal art from a Private collection, and more than 90 lots of fine jewelry. The catalogue moves easily across periods and cultures, with an emphasis on objects chosen for their visual strength and quality. Many have been held privately for years and are rarely seen on the market.
SOLD
Geoffrey Keys, Oil on canvas, 2006: Geoffrey Keys (British, b.1941), "Chinese Still Life with Table", signed lower-right and back "GKEY,06",29.5"h x 37.5"w x 2.5"d Provenance: Private Single-owner
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Fine Bemba Ancestral Figure: c. late 19th/ early 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, patinated carved wood figure featuring a slightly geometric head with carved eyes, mounted on a base, 27.25"h x 8"w x
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Old Lobi standing figure: early 20th c., Burkina Faso, carved wood with patina, with disproportionately large head, arms held at the sides, mounted on a base, 36"h x 8.75"w x 8.75"d Provenance: Private
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Baule Gbekre Monkey figure: late 19th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood with patina and encrustation, anthropomorphized monkey figure with a fierce face, mounted on a base, 33"h x 9.75"w x 9.5"d Provenance: Private
Est.
$6,000
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$8,000
Lot Passed
Lobi Bateba Thil Dorka Janus Figure: early 20th c., Burkina Faso, carved wood with patihal modeled with two heads, mounted on a base, 31"h x 8.5"w x 8.5"d Provenance: Private Single-owner Collection, NY, USA; Private
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Fine Songye Kifwebe mask: mid-20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with incised linear details and a prominent central ridge, painted with pigments, mounted on a stand, 23.25"h x 8.25"w x 6.25"d
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
Very Old Yoruba Female Bowl Bearer Olumeye: early 19th c., Nigeria, carved wood, modeled askneeling female holding a bowl, with scarified markings on face and bust, white and blue pigments, beaded necklace, and a bird-shaped lid with geometric
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
Lot Passed
Luluwa standing figure: early 20th c., D.R. Congo, carved wood with patina, featuring elaborate headdress, intricate scarifications on the bust, a sling around the neck, mounted on a base, 14"h x 3"w x 3"d
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Yaka People Carved Figural Comb: 20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with patina, the head-form handle modeled with distinctive features and headdress, 9.75"h x 1.75" sq Provenance: Private
Est.
$800
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$1,200
Yaka kneeling female figure: 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood with fine patina, modeled with a bulging belly bearing a spot of animal hair, elongated arms at the sides, mounted on a base, 6.25"h x
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
Lot Passed
Dan Gunya Ge mask: early 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood with fine dark patina, adorned with pigments, animal hair, cloth, leather and animal tooth, 20.75"h x 6.75"w x 5.5"d Provenance: Private
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
Lot Passed
Nice Old Tiv People Standing Male Figure: early 19th c., Nigeria, carved wood with fine patina, modeled with scarified torso, the triangular pattern running vertically down center chest, oval head with raised features, 18.25"h x
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
Lot Passed
Fine Bwa Bush Cow mask, ex-Christie's: early 20th c., Burkina Faso, carved wood monumental mask with pigments and large wood carved horns, 39"h x 25.5" w x 15.75"d Provenance: Private Single-owner collection, NY, USA;
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
Lot Passed
Pair Bamileke Commemorative Lefem Figures: c. 19th/20th c., Cameroon,carved wood, yellow and red beads, cowrie shell, seated figures, one holdinga goud, mounted on modern silver metal bases, 31"h x 14.25"w x 10.5"d Keywords: Fine Art, Folk
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Baule People Colon Figure : 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved from hardwood of a figure in uniform, 20"h x 8"w x 4.5"d Provenance: Art from the Collection of Greta Gruber, NYC; Pierre Ambrouche, Paris Greta Gruber is
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
African Ogoni Elu white face mask: late 20th c., Nigeria, wood and painted with natural pigments, ritual mask, 12"h x 9"w x 7"d Provenance: Art from the Collection of Greta Gruber, NYC Pierre Ambrouche, Paris Greta
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
(2) large Mbole currency cuffs, ex-Allan Stone: 19th/20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbole, Mongo, Jonga and Nkutshu, hammered or cast copper anklets, used to display their status or wealth, 6.5"h x 9"dia (each) Provenance:
Est.
$600
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$800
African Fang Reliquary wood bust: mid-20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, wood with natural pigment and natural fibers, 13"h x 7"w x 7"d Provenance: Art from the Collection of Greta Gruber, NYC; Pierre Ambrouche,
Est.
$600
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$800
Lot Passed
SOLD
Large Baule Colon figure: 20th c., Ivory coast, carved with pith helmet and uniform, 28"h x 7"w x 6"d Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring Ancient, Native American,
Est.
$200
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$300
Dogon Bronze Horse and Rider: 20th c, Mali, wrought iron, depicted holding a spear 14.5"h x 13"w x 5"d Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring Ancient, Native American, and
Est.
$200
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$300
Lot Passed
Bembe People Initiation Mask: early to mid-20th c, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood with pigments, 11.5"h x 5.5"w x 1.5"d Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Fine Art, Tribal Art, Clothing, Costumes &
Est.
$100
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$200
Lot Passed
SOLD
Senufo People, Kpelie Mask,: 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood with geometric designs, 15"h x 6"w x 4"d Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Fine Art, Tribal Art, Other Decorative Arts, Decorative Arts,
Est.
$100
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$200