Africa Dances
Provenance : [Prior auction history]
2000-09-13, Bonhams, "Modern and Contemporary African Art", London, lot 67, GBP 350
2014-11-03, "LA 1402 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART", lot 19, NGN 660
2018-03-28, Sotheby's, "Modern & Contemporary African Art", London, lot 58, GBP 150000
2018-10-16, Sotheby's, "Modern & Contemporary African Art", London, lot 50, GBP 20000
2018-11-19, "LA 1803 – MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART", lot 46, USD 45694
2019-04-02, Sotheby's, "Modern & Contemporary African Art", London, lot 14, GBP 10000
2019-10-15, "Modern and Contemporary African Art", London, lot 21, GBP 471000
2020-03-31, "Modern and Contemporary African Art Online", London, lot 20
2020-10-09, "Modern & Contemporary African Art", London, lot 17, GBP 63000
2021-03-31, Sotheby's, "Modern and Contemporary African Art | Visit sothebys.com/moderncontemporaryafricanart to learn more", London, lot 24, GBP 126000
Private Collection, Nigeria
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Condition_report : This work is framed. The board exhibits a light warping. There are some minor abrasions/minor tears scattered along the right-hand. Other minor examples to other edges, but the right-hand edge seems particularly affected. The varnish is slightly clouded. There is very light separation to the paint surface in the lower left corner and also scattered throughout the rest of the work. Light wear to the corners of the work. Lines of light discolouration running parallel to edges (measuring approx 10mm) due to framing. Inspection under UV light reveals no clear signs of restoration or repair. Further Enquiries: Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6323 or email africanctp@sothebys.com if you have any questions regarding the present work.
