27th Sep, 2023 10:00
Country House Sale
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Two carved Benin panels
African, Southern Nigeria, with a paper label to the reverse, stating that the panel was purchased from the chief carver to the Oba of Benin, in 1930, 122xcm x 28cm and 66.6cm square (3)
Provenance: The Olivia Dell collection.
Sold for £400
Estimated at £100 - £200
Two carved Benin panels
African, Southern Nigeria, with a paper label to the reverse, stating that the panel was purchased from the chief carver to the Oba of Benin, in 1930, 122xcm x 28cm and 66.6cm square (3)
Provenance: The Olivia Dell collection.
Both with some slight losses and wear commensurate with the age.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 27th Sep, 2023
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