Jan 10, 2024 10:00 EST
Doyle at Home®
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Senufo Wood Bed
Southern Mali region
Estate / Collection: An Important Private Collection from a Prominent Southern Family
Height 27 inches, length 7 feet 11 inches, depth 28 inches.
The slightly curved flat bed with raised "pillow" and resting on four conical feet; fine, light-brown patina with surface wear indicative of significant age. Carved of a single block of wood, this piece may serve as a bed, bench or bier.
Cf. Sieber, Roy, African Furniture and Household Objects, New York: The American Federation of Arts, Indiana University Press, 1980, p. 100
Sold for $2,880
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,800
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: An Important Private Collection from a Prominent Southern Family
Height 27 inches, length 7 feet 11 inches, depth 28 inches.
The slightly curved flat bed with raised "pillow" and resting on four conical feet; fine, light-brown patina with surface wear indicative of significant age. Carved of a single block of wood, this piece may serve as a bed, bench or bier.
Cf. Sieber, Roy, African Furniture and Household Objects, New York: The American Federation of Arts, Indiana University Press, 1980, p. 100
Auction: Doyle at Home®, Jan 10, 2024
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Doyle at Home® Auction on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10am
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Furniture, Decorations & Artwork from Prominent Collections & Estates
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Including Property from the Collection of Fashion Designer Mary McFadden
NEW YORK, NY -- The Doyle at Home auctions attract thousands of savvy, sophisticated buyers with an endless diversity of stylish furniture and decorations from prominent estates and collections. The wide range of offerings include furniture, silver, porcelain, art glass, lamps, chandeliers and rugs for every room in your home. Discover why Doyle at Home is the go-to resource for savvy collectors, influencers and leading designers across the country!
The Collection of Mary McFadden
Featured in the sale was property from the Collection of Fashion Designer Mary McFadden. This remarkable collection included a rich diversity of furniture, paintings, ceramics, bronzes and other objects from China, Japan and other regions. View Lots
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