Ben Enwonwu Oil on Board For Auction at 888 Auctions on Nov 7, 2019

Ben Enwonwu Nigerian Modernist Oil on Board 1971 – Nov 7, 2019

Oil on board. Featuring a Spitfire fighter plane. Signed BEN ENWONWU and inscribed 1971 on the lower left corner. Inscribed on verso Original oil by Ben Enwonwu 1917-1994 and stamped Galerie Beyeler PARIS. Attributed to Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994, Nigerian). 50.5 x 61 cm (20 x 24 inches). PROVENANCE: This item has limited provenance from a private English collection

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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 – 418 fresh to market items will be available to the discerning buyers and collectors in 888 Auctions’ November 7th auction featuring the finest in POP ART, MODERN PAINTINGS & GEMSTONES 2019-11-07. 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, November 4: 10AM-5PM
Tuesday, November 5: 10AM-5PM
Wednesday, November 6: 10AM-5PM
Thursday, November 7: 10:30AM-1PM

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