How to Collect African Art with an Experienced Eye is a practical guide for collectors who want to look beyond labels, provenance, and market trends. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience as an African art dealer, I explain how to judge quality, recognize authentic craftsmanship, understand age and patina, and develop the eye needed to select exceptional pieces.
A special chapter examines outstanding works from leading museum collections as case studies in connoisseurship. By studying exceptional Fang, Baule, Djennenké, Kota, Bangwa, Kongo, Songye, and Yoruba sculptures, you will discover what makes these objects museum quality—and how those same principles can help you evaluate African art with greater confidence.
Whether you are buying your first mask or building a serious collection, this ebook offers practical advice that will help you make better collecting decisions.
This is an early edition and will continue to be expanded and updated.
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