Continental Art Online Auction

March 02, 2017

LOT 165

Lot 165

Henry Munyaradzi (1931-1998)

Henry Munyaradzi (1931-1998)
Lot 165 Details
Henry Munyaradzi (1931-1998), Zimbabwean

OLD MAN

Serpentine stone; signed “Henry” and inscribed “310320” to the underside
height 10.25" — 26 cm.

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Henry Munyaradzi (1931-1998)
  • Henry Munyaradzi (1931-1998)
Provenance:

The Gallery-Shona Sculpture, Zimbabwe, with Certificate of Authenticity, reference 2139, dated 17/4/88

Literature:

Together with various printed literature: “The Magic of Henry, The 1987 One Man Exhibition of Stone Sculpture by Henry Munyaradzi (Henry of Tengenenge)”, 20th March-20th April 1987, Chapungu Sculpture Gardens, Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe; two postcards depicting “Wing Woman, 1977”; Bau-Xi, Toronto exhibition announcement “Shona Sculptures from Zimbabwe” July 25, 1981; and an exhibition announcement: “Shona Sculpture Exhibition” n.d., Oakville, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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