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Billen André, Gouache Tempera on Paper, Two Kongo Male Figures, 1944

$2,100.84
£1,541.53
€1,750
CA$2,862.57
A$3,224.22
CHF 1,669.71
MX$39,156.89
NOK 21,209.16
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DKK 13,318.56
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About the Item

Shown in this beautiful piece of art are two Male Kongo Figures. The work of artist André Billen (1921-1998) is deeply influenced by African culture.   Measurements of this piece are 41 x 41 cm without frame, 53.5 x 53.5 cm with frame. This item comes with a signed and stamped certificate confirming its authenticity. All our lots are appraised and checked by Jos Humblet. Mr. Humblet (°1954, Brussels) graduated in 1978 as Master of Art at St. Lukas in Brussels. From 1978 until 1993 he worked at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he specialised in formal analysis of works of art. Mr. Humblet started collecting tribal art in 1980 and became a dealer in 1995, specialising in art from Kongo, Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad.
  • Creator:
    André Billen (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1944
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9411stDibs: LU3301114482002

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