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Unique to West African Modernism 1959
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A unique historical document of West African Modernism (1959)
Up for auction: a beautiful and historically significant work on black cardboard, titled "Chasse aux zèbres" (Zebra Hunt). This painting is an authentic example of the modern art movement that emerged in French-speaking West Africa in the 1950s, a crucial period just before the independence of many African nations.
Characteristics & Details:
Artist:
Signed lower left by Issé. Works from these studios are known for their elegant, stylized figures and powerful compositions.
Dating: Precisely dated 16-2-59 (February 16, 1959). This early and precise dating makes this object very interesting for collectors of mid-century African art.
Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm.
Technique: Gouache/tempera on deep black cardboard. The technique creates a luminous contrast, making the colors (cobalt blue, ochre yellow, and white) seem to leap off the paper.
Depiction: A dynamic hunting scene. Four hunters with spears surround two zebras. The rhythmic rendering of the grass and the hunters' elongated bodies are typical of the influential "Poto-Poto" style or related workshops from Dakar or Abidjan.
Condition & Provenance:
Condition:
The work is in excellent vintage condition. The colors have remained exceptionally fresh. No major damage, only minor signs of age along the edges, consistent with its age of 66.
Back:
Features authentic, old pencil annotations ("Black," "15/6"), indicating early inclusion in a European collection or professional framing shortly after creation. Shipping:
*The artwork will be carefully packaged in bubble wrap and placed in a simple frame to prevent wrinkling or damage (see last photo).
Always with Track & Trace and insurance.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height25 cmWidth32 cmDepth1 cm
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Berkel en Rodenrijs, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since February 2024 • 0 sales