DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES Auction on Feb 27, 2026 by Newel in NY - Page 14
James Turrell, (2) holograms, 1994Baule Gbekre Monkey figureSpectacular Italian Rococo Gilt Carved End Table
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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.
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Bernhardt Furniture, Custom Pair NYC/Argon Benches: 20th/21st c., USA, walnut, three chromed metal trestle legs, Maharam Chalet fabric upholstery, manufacturer's labels to underside, custom made for a corporate boardroom, 17.25"h x
0315: Bernhardt Furniture, Custom Pair NYC/Argon BenchesEst. $500-$700$250(1 bid)
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
0317: Geoffrey Keys, Oil on canvas, 2006Est. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
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
0318: Fine Bemba Ancestral FigureEst. $5,000-$7,000$2,600
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
0319: Old Lobi standing figureEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
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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:
0320: Baule Gbekre Monkey figureEst. $6,000-$8,000$3,000
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
0321: Lobi Bateba Thil Dorka Janus FigureEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500(1 bid)
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
0322: Fine Songye Kifwebe maskEst. $4,000-$6,000$2,000
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
0323: Very Old Yoruba Female Bowl Bearer OlumeyeEst. $4,000-$6,000$2,000
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
0324: Luluwa standing figureEst. $1,000-$1,500$500
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
0325: Yaka People Carved Figural CombEst. $800-$1,200$400
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
0326: Yaka kneeling female figureEst. $1,500-$2,500$750
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
0327: Dan Gunya Ge maskEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
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
0328: Nice Old Tiv People Standing Male FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500$500
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;
0329: Fine Bwa Bush Cow mask, ex-Christie'sEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
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
0330: Pair Bamileke Commemorative Lefem FiguresEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
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
0331: Baule People Colon Figure Est. $200-$300$100
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
0332: African Ogoni Elu white face maskEst. $300-$500$150(1 bid)
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
0334: African Fang Reliquary wood bustEst. $600-$800$300
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,
0336: Large Baule Colon figureEst. $200-$300$200
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
0337: Dogon Bronze Horse and RiderEst. $200-$300$100(1 bid)
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"dProvenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYCKeywords: Fine Art, Tribal Art, Clothing, Costumes & Masks,
0338: Bembe People Initiation MaskEst. $100-$200$60