J'Aime La Couleur
Provenance : [Prior auction history]
2008-02-14, Sotheby's, "None", United States, lot 26/a, USD 65.0
2015-10-15, Bonhams, "Africa Now - Contemporary Africa", 101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK, lot 19, GBP 37500
2021-03-31, Sotheby's, "Modern and Contemporary African Art | Visit sothebys.com/moderncontemporaryafricanart to learn more", 34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK, lot 103, GBP 44100.0
Private Collection, Belgium (gift from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Notes : Please note that this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity as well as an image of the artist in front of the work.
Condition_report : Canvas is slightly loose on the stretcher. There are a handful of very faint white surface marks to the black background in places. The largest example measuring x by x and located above the right shoulder. Further examples scattered throughout the black background, especially the upper quadrants. There are a handful of stretcher marks to the edges. Inspection under UV light reveals no clear sign of restoration or repair. This work appears to be in very good condition.
