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2022-03-21

Yoruba, Nigeria, Ludwig Bretschneider, Collection Werner Zintl

Impressive "epa" masks

Even the size must have been a challenge for any dancer of this impressive "Epa" mask. They are called "olomoyeye" or "eyelashe" - "bearer of many children", and they perform at the end of the big masked festivals.

Africa, Oceania, Japan

Art works from European estates and private collections on March 26th in Würzburg. With a special catalogue of works from Africa and Japan from the Dr. Werner Zint (1938-2020) collection.

The Munich Ibeji Collection

Ila Orangun along with Abeokuta, Oshogbo and Ekiti, this cities form one of the most important centres of traditional Yoruba wood carving. Sculptures from this region are among the best that the Yoruba have produced in this field.

Read more … The Munich Ibeji Collection

2021-10-14

The collection Lepelaar (Part II)

Art collections reflect the passion and commitment of the collector in a special way. This frequently quoted sentence applies particularly to artist collections such as those of the Dutch artist Piet Lepelaar.

2021-09-28

Nigeria, Yoruba, Sambia, D. R. Congo, Bemba, Cameroon, Fang-Ngumba, Collection Walter Grasser

Africa, Oceania, Pre-Columbia

Art works from European estates and private collections. The Munich private collection of Dr. Walter Grasser. The Dutch collection of Piet Lepelaar (Part II).

2021-09-27

Flood Disaster Charity Auction

Three months after the flood disaster, the people in the Rhine-Ahr region are still traumatised, the damage is immense. Solidarity is still vital. Together we can help!

Open Sale

Are you interested in antique art from Africa, Australia, Asia, Oceania and The Americas? In our depot you will find more than 489 tribal art objects from European collections, which you can directly purchase at the minimum price.

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»Wurzburg - the tranquil underdog« was the title in a large German business magazine, that gave top ranking to the metropolis on the River Main in southern Germany in the fields of culture, science and business.

For experts of the tribal art market, Wurzburg is no longer an insider tip.

Wherever in the world non-European art plays a role, the name Zemanek-Münster in Wurzburg is on peoples lips.

The specialists have long been an international hub for the tribal art market, a hub though that proudly stands outside of the major art centres....

The numbers speak for themselves. 2,000 carefully selected works in four auctions per annum, many of which are from old private collections. This is only a small part when compared with the thousands of objects that we have reviewed over previous years whether that be on-site or at the auction house, that is in a former boilermakers workshop with a skylight roof.

We take our time ! Time for tribal art, for our customers and collectors, no matter how much experience they have. Building a successful collection cannot be done in passing but is a lengthy process of training the eye. There isn’t a fast-food recipe for this ! ...

We give you time ! Whether for consultations, estimates, assessments, or if you want to dissolve an estate. Our team of experts in Wurzburg, as well as our representatives in Antwerp and New York, are ready to support you with their knowledge and expertise.

You will find world-class Tribal Art in Wurzburg ! Since 2006, Zemanek-Münster has been listed in the 'Bundesverband deutscher Kunstversteigerer e.V. (BdK)'. It is a small select circle, for leading German art auction houses that have been chosen on recommendation.