What: Arts Premiers - Crossing Views of Three European CollectorsWhere: Millon, Room VV, 3, rue Rossini, 75009, ParisWhen: May 21, 2:00 PMPublic Viewing: May 20, 10:30 am to 7:00 pm; May 21, 10:30 am to noonTop Lots at the Sale:— «Culinary receptacle accompanied by its removable lid with closing bail» - It presents a catfish biting its tail symbolically. The whiskers of the animal are symbolized by two undulating lateral growths. His open mouth sports ferocious teeth holding his own tail firmly. Measured at 12x31x23 cm. Featured at lot 106. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 39,200 USD.— «Guardian figure of sacred relics presenting a hermaphrodite character, naked, standing, with musculature evoking strength and power» - The shoulders are raised, the torso swollen and hands clasped on the abdomen in a symbolic gesture. Measured at H. 54 cm. Featured at lot 285. Estimate: 20,200 USD - 24,700 USD.— «Cultory receptacle presenting a catfish biting its tail» - It is accompanied by its original cover. The body of the animal is embellished with a detailed decor incised with patterns evoking scales and geometric symbols. Bronze with old brown patina. Measured at 10x24x19 cm. Featured at lot 105. Estimate: 16,800 USD - 28,000 USD.— «Votive plaque featuring an Oba head with helmet and cascading choker» - At his side, two columns decorated with bells at their end. Bronze, Old cast iron lost wax. Patina of brown and green use. Measured at 24x20x9 cm. Featured at lot 108. Estimate: 13,500 USD - 20,200 USD.— «Zoomorphic statue showing a panther on the watch ready to spring symbolically on its prey» - His ears are erect, the tail curved and the fangs marked in relief. His body is embellished with several bails now pendants (some missing). Measured at 33x12x9 cm. Featured at lot 107. Estimate: 9,000 USD - 13,500 USD.— «Mask of dance presenting a head of dignitary» - The headdress arranged by three lobes carved with mastery. His face has a beautiful, hieratic expression accentuated by half-closed eyes with his gaze directed towards the ground. Measured at 25x16.5x8 cm. Featured at lot 265. Estimate: 6,700 USD - 9,000 USD.— «Fish-shaped receptacle with removable lid» - The body of the animal embellished with a detailed incised decoration evoking scales. Bronze, old cast with lost wax. Some localized oxidation. Old patina and marks of use. Featured at lot 102. Estimate: 3,400 USD - 5,600 USD.— «Applique mask with a stylized horse's head, erect ears» - The reins of the animal are held firmly by a hand presented symbolically in projection. Bronze with patina and green oxidation. Measured at 29x15x9 cm. Featured at lot 100. Estimate: 2,800 USD - 3,950 USD.For details, visit: http://www.millon.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more