The Refined Eclecticism of Marc Blanpain’s African Art Collection

In 40 years, Belgian banker Marc Blanpain brought together classic works of Non-European art, including unique pieces, which makes this sale exceptional. Dan, Ivory Coast,  mask with round eyes, wood, fabric and fiber, h. 23 cm/9.05 in.Estimate: €20,000/30,000 In the 1980s, about 10 works were stolen from Marc Blanpain’s collection of Greek, Hellenistic, Etruscan, Roman and Asian art, which had a strong emphasis on terracotta. Had it not been for this traumatic event, he probably would not have set his sights on traditional African art. Inconsolable, he turned the page and stopped buying.  That is when he met and became friends with Jean-Paul