Masque, Sénufo, Côte d'Ivoire

collects é par Frédérick H. Lem entre 1934 et 1935
collects ion Helena Rubinstein, Paris - New York
Parke-Bernet, New York, 21 avril 1966, The Helena Rubinstein collects ion, n° 108
collects ion privée, acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby's, Paris, 14 décembre 2011, n° 21
collects ion privée, acquis lors de cette vente

Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Parmi les plus célèbres collects ions d'art africain constituées à l'époque de l'entre-deux-guerres s'impose celle d'Helena Rubinstein, Princesse Gourielli, partageant sa vie entre Paris et New York. Son conseiller artistique, le docteur et écrivain Paul Chadourne, parvint à convaincre Frédéric H. Lem de lui céder son éblouissante collects ion d'art d'Afrique de l'Ouest, dont la plupart des œuvres - incluant ce très beau masque kpelie- intégrèrent la collects ion emblématique d'Helena Rubinstein.