Pre-Columbian works from the Hartmann Collection

pre-Columbian Collection Guenther Hartmann, Berlin

It seems as if ethnology was part of his DNA. Günther Hartmann from the Staatliche Museen Berlin was a staunch field researcher, his research area being the material culture of the indigenous peoples of Iberian America. The auction presents a curated selection of his collection.

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Art with expertise

Yombe, D.R. Congo, Proveance Julius Gerberding

At last the restraining measures are being relaxed.  Now we can re-experience the pleasure extraordinary art! Invitation to consign

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Voyage Tribal Art. An art trip across continents

Social distancing? Not for art! Because art can be near to us! And it captivates us anew every time. Across continents. Curated Live Online Auction on May 23.

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The preview starts next week

Unmistakable, expressive and original, with a presence that captivates each of us. The upcoming auction shows the creative power of each of these works.

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The Tribal Art Collection of Peter Willborg

Collection Peter Willborg

His name and his vast knowledge of antique rugs are inextricably linked. He was considered one of the world‘s leading experts in old and antique oriental rugs. His second passion was the art of Africa and Oceania. „It clears my head of carpets,“ he once remarked. His private Tribal Art collection is small in number, but superb in quality.

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African and oceanic art from the Schwab Collection

Akinola, son of Faleye, Nigeria, Yoruba, Joga Orile village, Collection Schwab

He has long-standing contacts with Africa collectors in Switzerland and Germany, including Serge Brignoni, Han Coray, Toni Dähler, Georg Frederick Keller and Arnold Koller. A close friendship connects him to Arnold Bamert and Charlie Sollberger. The upcoming auction presents an excitinig selection.

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Pre-Columbian artworks from the Posset Collection

Mexico, Maya, Collection Anna Maria Posset

Whether modern artists like Paul Gauguin or contemporary artists like Keith Haring, collectors like Helena Rubinstein or Anton Roeckl, connoisseurs worldwide still appreciate the works of these still mysterious high cultures. Anna Maria Posset's private collection comprises of around 25 works.

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Tribal Art in Europe's new centre

Yombe, D.R. Congo, Tribal Art Collection Peter Willborg

When Great Britain implements Brexit at the end of January, Europe's centre will move geographically and almost exactly, to Wurzburg, the position where non-European art has long had a permanent place. The upcoming auction

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