John Rendall - The African Art Collection
We are excited to announce that our inaugural African & Oceanic Art and Antiquities auction, on 21 March 2018, will include the collection of conservationist John Rendall.
Rendall is most widely known for having raised a lion cub, “Christian”, in his London flat in 1970 before releasing him into the wild. A video of Christian’s reunion with Rendall a year after his release captured the public’s heart when it was published online, collectively garnering over 100 million views.
This varied collection reflects John's eclectic eye and a remarkable life spent working in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Lot 162 | OROMO SHIELD
hide, an elongated ridge at the centre with radiating relief lines and sewn bush repair, 70cm diamter
£300-500 + fees
A particular highlight is the set of east & central African shields acquired over decades, each a fine example of its type.
Lot 157 | KONSO SHIELD
hide, of leaf shaped form, the leather embossed with dotted decoration and red pigment,
wooden handle on reverse, 104cm high
£300-500 + fees
Three original print photographs from Christians’ life are also present - including the famous reunion at Kore, all signed by the award winning photographer Derek Cattani.
Lot 193 | DEREK CATTANI - JOHN RENDALL & ACE BOURKE
REUNION WITH CHRISTIAN AT KORA, 1971
original print, signed
£300-500 + fees
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