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Africa Now - African Modern & Contemporary Art

Session: Africa Now - African Modern & Contemporary Art

New York
10 Mar 2010, session starting at 14:00 EST

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Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Dancing boys 34 13/16 x 23 13/16in (88.5 x 60.5cm)
Sold for US$ 91,500 inc. premium
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Dancing boys 34 13/16 x 23 13/16in (88.5 ...
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Africa Dances, Eve Noir 40 x 30in (101.6 x 76.2cm)
Sold for US$ 73,200 inc. premium
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Africa Dances, Eve Noir 40 x 30in (101.6 x 76 ...
Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Fishermen
Sold for US$ 67,100 inc. premium
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Fishermen 29 15/16 x 42 1/8in (76 x 107cm)
Yusuf Grillo (Nigerian, born 1934) Sabada 44 1/2 x 21 1/4in (113 x 54cm)
Sold for US$ 57,950 inc. premium
Yusuf Adebayo Grillo (Nigerian, born 1934) Sabada 44 1/2 x 21 1/4in (113 x 54cm)

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Muraina Oyelami (Nigerian, born 1940) Egungun Masks
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Muraina Oyelami (Nigerian, born 1940) Egungun Masks 29 1/8 x 22 7/16in (74 x 57cm)
Sold for US$ 3,355 inc. premium
Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Three figures
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Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Three figures 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)
Estimate:
US$ 2,500 - 3,500
£1,600 - 2,200
€1,900 - 2,600
Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Birds 19 7/8 x 48 1/4in (50.5 x 122.5cm)
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Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Birds 19 7/8 x 48 1/4in (50.5 x 122.5cm)
Estimate:
US$ 5,000 - 8,000
£3,200 - 5,100
€3,700 - 6,000
Chief Jimoh Buraimoh (Nigerian, born 1943) Obatala & Eshu 35 5/8 x 24in (90.5 x 61cm)
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Chief Jimoh Buraimoh (Nigerian, born 1943) Obatala & Eshu 35 5/8 x 24in (90.5 x 61cm)
Estimate:
US$ 6,000 - 8,000
£3,800 - 5,100
€4,500 - 6,000
Chief Jimoh Buraimoh (Nigerian, born 1943) Musicians 21 5/8 x 27 15/16in (55 x 71cm) unframed
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Chief Jimoh Buraimoh (Nigerian, born 1943) Musicians 21 5/8 x 27 15/16in (55 x 71cm) unframed
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,300 - 1,900
€1,500 - 2,200
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