Artcurial to Sell Rotthier's African and Oceanic Art Collection in Paris
Artcurial, in partnership with Lempertz, will auction the African and Oceanic art collection of Belgian collector Jean-Jacques Rotthier (1932–2009) on 8 September in Paris during Parcours des Mondes. Assembled from the 1970s, the collection features major Songye, Kuyu, Luba, and Djenné works and will be exhibited in its entirety for the first time. The sale follows the success of Rotthier's Egyptian antiquities auction, which achieved nearly €1.5 million with a 100% sell-through rate. The collection reflects Rotthier's discerning eye and pursuit of aesthetic excellence, with works regularly lent to major institutions.
Key facts
- Artcurial and Lempertz will auction the collection on 8 September in Paris.
- The collection was assembled by Belgian collector Jean-Jacques Rotthier from the 1970s.
- It includes major Songye, Kuyu, Luba, and Djenné works.
- The collection will be revealed in its entirety during Parcours des Mondes.
- Rotthier's previous Egyptian antiquities sale totaled nearly €1.5 million with 100% of lots sold.
- Jean-Jacques Rotthier lived from 1932 to 2009.
- The collection was guided by aesthetic excellence rather than speculation.
- Works from the collection have been regularly lent to major institutions.
Entities
Institutions
- Artcurial
- Lempertz
- Parcours des Mondes
Locations
- Paris
- France