{"product_id":"royal-female-figure-in-bronze-benin-city-nigeria","title":"Royal Female Figure in Bronze – Benin City (Nigeria)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Female Figure in Bronze – Benin City (Nigeria)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant figurative bronze sculpture depicting a seated female figure, accompanied by secondary figures, created using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, characteristic of the historic artistic traditions of Benin City, a major center of metalworking in West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main figure is shown in a stable, frontal posture, wearing an elaborate headdress, extensive body adornments (necklaces, decorative scarification, richly textured garments), and holding a ceremonial staff or scepter. The idealized facial features convey authority, composure, and dignity—qualities commonly associated with representations of nobility and power in Benin court art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo secondary figures are integrated into the composition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– a smaller figure positioned at the side, holding a vessel, possibly symbolizing lineage, continuity, or rank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– another figure placed behind, associated with roles of assistance, protection, or ritual service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture displays an exceptionally detailed surface treatment, visible in the clothing textures and symbolic elements. The aged patina, with dark brown and golden tones, is consistent with traditional bronze casting and natural aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is entirely cast in solid bronze, hand-modeled before casting. Minor surface irregularities are inherent to the lost-wax process and confirm the unique, handcrafted nature of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeclared provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Former Benin City (Nigeria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMateria\u003c\/strong\u003el: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lost-wax casting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional African art – royal\/ritual sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good overall condition, with aged patina and wear consistent with age and technique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong and dignified work, suitable for collectors, African art enthusiasts, galleries, or high-end interior settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33 Pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.34 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth \u003c\/strong\u003e=\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.77 Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPANISH DESCRIPTION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescripción del producto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigura femenina real en bronce – Benín City (Nigeria)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportante escultura figurativa en bronce que representa una figura femenina sentada, acompañada de figuras secundarias, realizada mediante la técnica tradicional de cera perdida, característica de las tradiciones artísticas históricas de Benin City, uno de los principales centros de metalurgia artística de África Occidental.\u003cbr\u003eLa figura principal aparece en una postura frontal y estable, portando una elaborada corona o tocado, abundantes ornamentos corporales (collares, escarificaciones decorativas, vestimenta ricamente texturizada) y sosteniendo un bastón o cetro ceremonial. Los rasgos idealizados del rostro transmiten autoridad, serenidad y dignidad, cualidades asociadas a la nobleza y al poder en el arte cortesano de Benín.\u003cbr\u003eDos figuras secundarias forman parte de la composición:\u003cbr\u003e– una figura más pequeña situada a un lado, sosteniendo un recipiente, que puede simbolizar linaje, continuidad o estatus\u003cbr\u003e– otra figura ubicada en la parte posterior, relacionada con funciones de asistencia, protección o servicio ritual\u003cbr\u003eLa escultura presenta un trabajo de superficie extremadamente detallado, visible en las texturas de la vestimenta y los elementos simbólicos. La pátina antigua, con tonos marrón oscuro y dorado, es coherente con la fundición tradicional en bronce y el paso del tiempo.\u003cbr\u003eLa obra está fundida íntegramente en bronce macizo, modelada a mano antes de la fundición. Las ligeras irregularidades visibles son propias del proceso de cera perdida y confirman el carácter artesanal y único de la pieza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia declarada\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antiguo Benín City (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bronce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTécnica\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cera perdida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstilo\u003c\/strong\u003e: Arte africano tradicional – escultura real \/ ritual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstado\u003c\/strong\u003e: Buen estado general, con pátina antigua y desgaste coherente con la edad y la técnica\u003cbr\u003eObra de fuerte presencia, ideal para coleccionistas, amantes del arte africano, galerías, o decoración de alto nivel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeso \u003c\/strong\u003e=\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 20 Kilogramas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltura \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.02 metros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncho\u003c\/strong\u003e =\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 54 centimetros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION EN FRANÇAIS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure royale féminine en bronze – Benin City (Nigeria)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportante sculpture figurative en bronze représentant une figure féminine assise, accompagnée de figures secondaires, réalisée selon la technique traditionnelle de la cire perdue, caractéristique de l’art ancien de Benin City, haut lieu historique de la métallurgie artistique en Afrique de l’Ouest.\u003cbr\u003eLa figure principale est représentée dans une posture stable et frontale, portant une coiffe élaborée, des ornements corporels abondants (colliers, scarifications décoratives, vêtements texturés) et tenant un sceptre cérémoniel. Son visage aux traits idéalisés exprime autorité, calme et dignité, éléments associés aux représentations de la noblesse et du pouvoir dans l’art béninois.\u003cbr\u003eDeux figures secondaires sont intégrées à la composition :\u003cbr\u003e– une figure portée sur le côté, tenant un récipient, pouvant symboliser la descendance, la continuité ou le rang\u003cbr\u003e– une figure plus petite à l’arrière, associée au rôle d’assistance, de protection ou de service rituel\u003cbr\u003eL’ensemble de la sculpture présente un travail de surface extrêmement détaillé, tant dans les textures des vêtements que dans les éléments symboliques. La patine ancienne, aux tons brun foncé et doré, est cohérente avec une coulée en bronze traditionnelle et le passage du temps.\u003cbr\u003eCette œuvre est entièrement coulée en bronze, modelée à la main avant la fonte. Les légères irrégularités visibles témoignent du procédé artisanal à la cire perdue et confirment le caractère unique de la pièce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance déclarée\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ancien Benin City (Nigeria)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatériau\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cire perdue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e : art africain traditionnel – sculpture royale \/ rituelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉtat\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bon état général, avec patine ancienne et usure cohérente avec l’âge et la technique\u003cbr\u003ePièce de caractère, destinée aux collectionneurs, amateurs d’art africain ancien, galeries, ou décoration haut de gamme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoids \u003c\/strong\u003e=\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 20 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHauteur\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.02 metre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLargeur \u003c\/strong\u003e= \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54 centimetre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; legal notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work originates from ancient Benin City, the historic capital of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria). It comes from a private collection and was acquired in accordance with established art market practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal notice \u0026amp; export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis object is offered for sale as a traditional African work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold without any claim of institutional ownership (museum or public collection).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buyer is informed that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegulations concerning the export of cultural property may vary depending on the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny customs formalities, administrative procedures, or import authorizations required are the sole responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA certificate of provenance or detailed invoice can be provided upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is sold in compliance with applicable international regulations and in accordance with professional art market standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia e información legal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcedencia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra procede de la antigua Benin City, capital histórica del Reino de Benín (actual Nigeria). Forma parte de una colección privada y fue adquirida conforme a las prácticas habituales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformación legal y exportación\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEste objeto se ofrece a la venta como obra de arte tradicional africana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe vende sin ninguna reivindicación de origen institucional (museo o colección pública).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl comprador es informado de que:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ela normativa relativa a la exportación de bienes culturales puede variar según el país de destino;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCualquier trámite aduanero, administrativo o autorización de importación necesaria será responsabilidad exclusiva del comprador;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe puede proporcionar un certificado de procedencia o una factura detallada previa solicitud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsta obra se vende de conformidad con la normativa internacional vigente y respetando las prácticas profesionales del mercado del arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; informations légales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette œuvre provient de l’ancienne Benin City, capitale historique du Royaume du Bénin (actuel Nigeria). 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