African, Modern and Contemporary Art

There has been an explosion of interest in modern and contemporary art from Africa, and Bonhams 'Africa Now' auction remains at the forefront of the market as the only sale of its kind globally. Created by artists from a multitude of cultures, African contemporary art reflects the complex heritage of this dynamic continent and demonstrates tremendous potential for investment. Africa Now sales include the very best of post-war and contemporary art from across the African continent in various media including painting, sculpture, and drawing.

Of particular interest are works by artists including El Anatsui, Ben Enwonwu, Yusuf Grillo, Yinka Shonibare, Romauld Hazoumé, Malangatana, Skunder Boghossian, Bruce Onobrakepeya, and Cheri Samba, among many others.

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Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £133,250 inc. premium
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) 'Anyanwu' 91cm (35 13/16in) high (excluding base)
Sold for £31,250 inc. premium
Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo (Nigerian, born 1934) The Mourners
Sold for £361,250 inc. premium
Ben (Benedict Chukwukadibia) Enwonwu, M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Seven wooden sculptures commissioned by the Daily Mirror in 1960
Sold for £13,750 inc. premium
Chuks Anyanwu (Nigerian, born 1937) 'Fulani Milksellers'