ADÉAGBO, GEORGES
1942 Cotonou, Benin
Title: Untitled.
Subtitle: Work in 2 parts.
Collage of newspaper articles, handwritten texts and a matchbox on cardboard. As well as a
drum made of black painted wood with chipped wood and broken drumhead. Collage: 69,5 x
49,5cm. Wooden object: 34 x Ø 12cm.
Condition:
Collage: Minimal scratch marks. Occasional light bumpings on the edges. Traces of the creation process. Minimally discoloured. Occasional cuts on the edges (due to the manufacturing process?). Verso minimally discoloured as well as occasional minimal bumpings and partial light rubbings. Drum: A piece of the base is missing and the drum head has two large holes (inherent to the work?). Minimal dust accumulations in the depressions. Otherwise each in good condition.
Provenance:
- Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist).