Amref ArtBall Benefit Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s

Amref ArtBall Benefit Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s

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Anthony Akinbola

Princess

Lot Closed

May 6, 04:12 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Anthony Akinbola

b. 1991

Princess


Executed in 2019.

Signed verso

Durags & Wooden Panel (textile)

12 x 12 in. (30.4 x 30.4 cm)


Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by Amref Health Africa, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by Amref Health Africa. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with the Iovine and Young Foundation so that they may be in touch directly post-sale.


This auction has a 10% buyer’s premium, which will be added to the final hammer price of each sold work. The premium allows Amref Health Africa to retain more of the proceeds of the sale and offset administrative costs.

Courtesy of the Artist

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