Where can I sell African artifacts?

Where can I sell African artifacts?

Sotheby’s is your best resource to sell contemporary African paintings, sculpture and photography. Sotheby’s began hosting auctions devoted to contemporary and modern African art in 2016 and has seen outstanding results in this growing collecting category.

Which museum has the most African artifacts?

The Sainsbury African Galleries in the British Museum in London display 600 objects from the largest permanent collection of African arts and culture in the world. The three permanent galleries provide a substantial exhibition space for the museum’s African collection, comprising over 200,000 objects.

Where is one of the oldest African art pieces?

The oldest images scientifically dated are in Namibia (the Apollo 11 caves) from about 24-27,000 yrs ago, yet most experts agree that Africa’s rock art may date to more than 50,000 years ago. The earliest known rock art preserved in the Saharan sands in Niger dates as far back as 6500 BC.

Is African art valuable?

The trend falls within a general rise in value for African art as a whole — Sotheby’s, whose auctions currently combine African and Oceanic art, took in an “outstanding” $84 million in 2014, compared to just $4 million a decade ago. They are now considering specialized sales for African art alone.

How do I find out how much my artwork is worth?

Consider finding an appraiser to determine the value of your artwork. Appraisers are trained specialists who work for a fee. They evaluate your piece and give you a written statement of its value. Although the following organizations do not provide appraisals themselves, they each publish a directory of their members.

Should stolen art be returned?

It is morally correct, and reflects basic property laws, that stolen or looted property should be returned to its rightful owner. Cultural objects belong together with the cultures that created them; these objects are a crucial part of contemporary cultural and political identity.

Where can I get an African art appraised?

Charles Jones African Art and associate Maura Kropke, ISA AM, Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers provide appraisals of traditional African and Oceanic art and also works by recognized contemporary African artists. We also offer appraisal consultation on African pieces for auction houses and museums.

Is African art worth anything?

Giles Peppiatt, director of contemporary African Art auctions at Bonhams, says his numbers confirm the investment appeal of African art, even though the average prices are still reasonable: “I think that in the African sales, the majority of the works sell between $10,000 and $60,000.

What material is most common in the early African art that has survived to the present time?

The art of Ancient Africa was produced using a wide variety of materials. Unfortunately, a lot of African art was produced using wood, which has since been destroyed by time and the elements. Other materials, such as metals (like bronze and iron), ceramics, and ivory have survived.

What are the four major forms found in African art?

African art includes prehistoric and ancient art, Islamic art of West Africa, the Christian art of East Africa, and the traditional artifacts of these and other regions.