Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€1,850.00
€1,850.00
Attractive figure from the first half of the 20th century. Serene face, great coiffure and the arms and hands positioned in front of the body. H. 34 cm.
Provenance:
Ex. Christensen Fund Collection. Coll. Number CC/40296 under the base of the figure (now invisible).
Ex. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.
Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0202547-001.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€325.00
€325.00
A well used mask from the early 20th century. H. 20 cm.
Ex Spanish private collection, collected in 1958.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€1,350.00
€1,350.00
H. 20 cm. First half of the 20th century.
Ex Paolo Morigi (1939-2017), Magliaso-Lugano, Switzerland,
Ex Nadya Levi (1929-2021), Antwerp, Belgium,
Ex Fily Keita, Los Angeles, USA.
Rare and early mask, ca. 1st quarter of the 20th century. H. 43 cm.
Ex coll. Patrick Lemaire, Brussels.
Ex private collection Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€3,700.00
€3,700.00
H. 48 cm, first half of the 20th century.
Provenance:
Private collection New York
Bonhams New York, 12 May 2011 lot 2077. Estimate 8.000-12.000 USD (unsold).
Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0006772-001
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€2,750.00
€2,750.00
Unusual Baule mask with three hair knots, large scarifications around the eyes and on the cheeks. A pendant on the forehead. The Van Rijn archive mentions that , according to oral history’ this mask was collected ca 1900, so it would date from the 19th century. H. 32 cm.
Ex French colonial collection, ex private German collection until 2021.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€850.00
€850.00
Amazing Ibeji from Abeokuta with a deep glossy patina, dating from the early 20th century. H. 23 cm.
Ex Ruth van Caelenbergh, Brussels, ex Sylvain Pette, France, ex Ian Shaw, UK, ex Mason Huynh, USA.
Polished surface, restored at the base.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€750.00
€750.00
Two offering vessels in the shape of an Alpaca, carved from natural stone. In the back a chamber is drilled; it was filled with llama fat or coca leaves. These votive figures were left in the fields as an offering to the Earth goddess Pachamama. H. 6 cm. Dating from the 15th/16th century.
Ex Dick Meijer, Amsterdam.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€2,500.00
€2,500.00
Very rare and fine bronze figure of a woman holding her breasts. H. 14,5 cm.
Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands.
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€850.00
€850.00
Pair of blue and white porcelain dishes with a Chinese Transitional style decor with figures, flowers and animals. The back with floral sprays and the typical spur marks., Arita ca. 1690. Diameter 21,5 cm. Condition: crackled glaze.
A fine 17th/18th century bronze Buddha head with a nice verdegris patina and remains of gilding. H. 17,5 cm. Repair to the left ear (excavated piece).
ex Dutch private collection, collected in Bangkok in the early 90’s.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Implements : Pre 1492
item #1461558
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€650.00
€650.00
Wooden spoon or scoop mounted with a brass bird, fish pendants and brass bands. The eyes and wings of the bird inlaid with stone and shell. H. 27 cm. Chimú culture (1100-1450).
Ex Dutch private collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1461552
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
€750.00
€750.00
Bronze bell decorated with circular ornaments. Excavated piece with a stunning verdegris and lapis lazuli patina. Dongson, 500 BC - 500 AD. H. 19 cm. Condition: intact with the original clapper. Collection number on the inside.
Ex Dutch private collection.
Ex De Zwaan, Amsterdam.
Hexagonal pewter teapot inlaid with brass panels engraved with birds, plants and fruits, all with their own auspicious meaning. Qianlong period (1736-1795). H. 24 cm. Good condition with good age wear and patina.
There is a mark on the inside of the lid. I’ve collected this piece in Beijing in the late 90’s and kept it in my private collection ever since.
A very rare lobed spittoon enameled with floral decorations very unusual colors, like yellow and purple. Diameter 8,4 cm, H. 4,8 cm. Good condition with normal age wear. Ca. late 19th century.
A lobed tray made of brass and copper, enameled in cloisonné technique, decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Dimensions 23 x 18 x 2 cm. The tray is in good condition with normal age wear. Ca. Late 19th century..
Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art
Sold to Sweden
Sold to Sweden
A very fine beaded dance panel from the first quarter of the 20th century. Dimensions: 29 x 29,5 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: private collection Lanaken, Belgium.
Ancient bronze food container dating from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). With a domed cover with loop handles. When inverted the cover becomes a tripod dish.
H. 15 cm, Diameter 21,5 cm.
Condition: Good condition with excellent verdegris and lapis patina.
Provenance:
Collection Mr. Poel, antique dealer in Den Haag, ca. 1990,
private collection Den Haag.