This work comes from the collection of Witold Grunbaum (1921-2007), a former director of Philip Morris. Grunbaum traveled frequently to Africa, and in particular spent a good deal of time in Nigeria. Together with his wife, he assembled an impressive collection of primitive art.

Beautiful wood sculpture of a sturdy Bison or Buffalo battling a small Bear or Bear Cub. Beautiful rich dark patina on the wood gives it the look of a bronze statue. Art Deco style circa 1930. American West, American Wild West, cowboy life theme. This piece would be equally at home in an rustic Montana log cabin or an elegantly appointed Swiss alpine chalet.

Antique Butter Mold – Proud Hussar on a Horse.

Beautiful large woodcarving of a Rooster. Japan, early 20th Century.

Art Deco Period
Bronze Bust, Green-Gilt patina
on Solid Marble base
Signed on the Reverse and numbered 14
Cachet LN Paris JL
Dimensions: H 35 x L 47 X D 30 cm.
Alexander Kelety was born in Budapest, Hungary and studied sculpture in Toulouse with Imre Seamy. He exhibited in Paris in the years between the two World Wars.
Kelety is one [...]