The legendary contemporary art dealer Allan Stone acquired his first African artwork in 1955, and over the next 50 years built one of the most important private collections in the world of arts from primary cultures. Many of the works offered have been featured extensively in museum exhibitions and important publications. The collection is best known for its strong holdings of Songye Power Figures and Kongo Nail Power Figures from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is the largest private collection in the world of these extremely rare works. Other highlights include an ancient Proto-Dogon Female Wood Figure from Mali, dated circa 900-1030 AD, a monumental Kuba-Kete Figural Headdress from the Democratic Republic of the Congo which is one of only three known and the only one remaining in private hands. The sale will also feature an exceptional selection of rare Oceanic and Indonesian artwork. Exhibition: November 6-14, 2013 Sale: November 15, 2013 sothebys/de/auctions/2013/so-stone-n09040.html
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