I take pleasure in sharing these two shows with you. They are at The Fine Art Society 148 New Bond Street, London W1.
Gordon Reece – The Art of Collecting, until 16th June 2017
DSC_6706
30 Zula People, Democratic Republic of Congo
Female caryatid stool
First half of the 20th century
Wood
Height 18 1/2 in (47 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, Rwanda
This collaboration with Gordon Reece the esteemed dealer in Asian and African artefacts is a veritable treat. His love of the objects is reflected in what he buys and they are eminently liveable with as this show which sees them displayed among the Fine Art Society’s furniture and artworks skilfully proves. A great celebration of Tribal Art.
‘Installation view, including two Lega masks and a Suku standing figure’
DSC_6725
41 Bembe People, Democratic Republic of Congo
A rare standing reliquary figure (Muzidi)
First half of the 20th century
Cane, fibre, cloth and buttons
Height 41 in (104.1 cm)
Provenance: Private collection, USA; purchased by Gordon Reece Gallery in New York in 2008
Hylton Nel – For Use and Display, until 16th June 2017
Hylton Nel
Cat with Pope’s shoes
The South African ceramicist Hylton Nel shows his flair for creating both useful and decorative objects. You will discern influences from Chinese, Staffordshire and European ceramics in them and he uses many ideas in their decoration whether sexual, whimsical or written prose. A delight and one understands why his works are eagerly snapped up.
Hylton Nel
Green Tree and Figures
Hylton Nel
A Game of Notes
Tim Forrest's E & A 