Modern and Contemporary African Art

Modern and Contemporary African Art

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Ben Enwonwu

Young Woman in Blue

Lot Closed

October 20, 02:21 PM GMT

Estimate

70,000 - 90,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Ben Enwonwu

Nigerian

1917-1994

Young Woman in Blue


signed (lower right)

oil on canvas

81.5 by 44.5cm., 32 by 17½in.

Framed: 91 by 55cm., 35¾ by 21¾in.

Acquired directly from the artist
Thence by descent
Lagos, Exhibition Hall, The Marina, Exhibition of Paintings and Wood Carvings by Ben C. Enwonwu, 31 December 1943-15 January 1944, possibly titled 'Ada'