Ben Enwonwu Oil For Auction at 888 Auctions on Jan 30, 2020

Ben Enwonwu Nigerian Modernist Oil on Canvas – Jan 30, 2020

Oil on canvas featuring a portrait of people at a street market. Signed Ben Enwonwu R.B.A and inscribed 1967 on the lower left corner. Inscribed Benedict Chukwukodibia Enwonwu (Ben Enwonwu) / Nigerian 1917-1994 M.B.E. Also inscribed PROV: DR Femi Banjo. Also inscribed Ex6. Italian Embassy 02/1975 Lagos. Attributed to Ben Enwonwu (1921-1994, Nigerian). 61 x 51 cm (24 x 20 inches). PROVENANCE: This lot carries limited provenance from a Private British estate

Ben Enwonwu Nigerian Modernist Oil on Canvas – Lot 73 – Jan 30, 2020

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Ben Enwonwu

Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu MBE (1917-1994), better known as Ben Enwonwu, was a Nigerian painter and sculptor. Arguably the most influential African artist of the 20th century. His pioneering career opened the way for the postcolonial proliferation and increased visibility of modern African art.

Auction Overview

Richmond Hill, ON – 429 fresh to market items will be available to the discerning buyers and collectors in 888 Auctions’ December 19th auction featuring the finest in . Taking place in the afternoon at 2 PM (EST), bidders will be competing against one another over a variety of items on display.

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Monday, January 27: 10AM-5PM
Tuesday, January 28: 10AM-5PM
Wednesday, January 29: 10AM-5PM
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