CLAES GALLERY
Belgium
14 Rue de l’Abbaye, 1050 Bruxelles
Phone: +32 24 14 19 29
contact@didierclaes.com
didierclaes.com
Founded in 2002, the Didier Claes gallery specializes in classical art from Black Africa.
Born in Kinshasa, Didier Claes is a renowned Belgian gallerist, specialized in classical African art, particularly works from Central Africa. Hee was immersed from an early age in African cultures, notably through his numerous trips to Congo.
These experiences nurtured his passion and expertise, leading him to become a key figure in the primitive art market.
Yoruba cup bearer
Nigéria
Wood
H. 24,5 cm
Presumed period: Late 19th – Early 20th century
Provenance
- Bryce P. Holcombe, New York
- Pace Primitive and Ancient Art, New York, until 1983
Publication
- « Rediscovered Masterpieces of African Art », Gérard Berjonneau; Jean-Louis Sonnery, Boulogne, 1987, p. 210, cat. no. 186
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