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Modern & Contemporary African Art

16 October 2018 | 2:00 PM BST | London

SALE TOTAL

2,274,625GBP
Browse Lots
  • 44
    El Anatsui
    TAGOMIZOR
    LOT SOLD.670,000GBP
  • 48
    Ben Enwonwu
    Obitun Dancer
    LOT SOLD.187,500GBP
  • 33
    Papa Ibra Tall
    The Warrior
    LOT SOLD.118,750GBP
  • 79
    Gavin Jantjes
    A South African Colouring Book
    LOT SOLD.77,500GBP
  • 22
    Pascale Marthine Tayou
    Charcoal U
    LOT SOLD.75,000GBP
  • 21
    Pascale Marthine Tayou
    Lampedusa
    LOT SOLD.68,750GBP
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Sale Number: L18802 Lots : 99

SALE TOTAL

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10 Exceptional Highlights of Modern & Contemporary African Art

This October, Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary African Art is pleased to present a selection of exceptional works from across the African continent. The season’s sale will feature standout pieces by leading artist in this category, including Cheri Samba, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Ouattara Watts, El Anatsui, Marlene Dumas, David Goldblatt and Pascale Marthine Tayou.

Sotheby’s has consistently achieved outstanding results for artists in this category. Since debuting in 2016, Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary African Art sales have broken over 35 artists records and have attracted collectors from 33 different countries across 6 continents. Our most recent sale saw over 50% of lots selling above their high estimate, most notable was Nigerian master Ben Enwonwu’s Africa Dances, which soared above its pre-sale estimate, realising £187,500/$265,744 (est. £20,000-30,000).

We are now inviting consignments for our upcoming auctions. Artists of interest include Ben Enwonwu, Gerard Sekoto, Ibrahim El Salahi, Yusuf Grillo, Irma Stern, Skunder Boghossian, Uzo Egonu, William Kentridge, Julie Mehretu, Abdoulaye Konate, Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga and Nicholas Hlobo, among many others.

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10 Exceptional Highlights of Modern & Contemporary African Art

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Hannah O'Leary
Director
Head of Modern & Contemporary African Art
+44 207 293 5696
hannah.oleary@sothebys.com
Adriana La Lime
Junior Specialist
Modern & Contemporary African Art
+44 207 293 5463
adriana.lalime@sothebys.com
Charlotte Lidon
Administrator
African & Oceanic Art
Paris Liaison
African Modern & Contemporary Art
+33 1 53 05 53 39
charlotte.lidon@sothebys.com
   
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