Ben Enwonwu
Nigerian · 1921–1994 · Painter, Sculptor
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu MBE, better known as Ben Enwonwu, was a Nigerian painter and sculptor. Arguably the most influential African artist of the 20th century,… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
La Danse, sans titreGiquello et Associés · €28,336≈ $34,913≈ £24,791Sign up to see
ShangoGiquello et Associés · €6,440≈ $7,935≈ £5,634Sign up to see
Ben Enwonwu’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Of the 2 lots by Ben Enwonwu recorded at auction in 2018, 2 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $14.7kSign up free to see and $28.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $21.4kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $34.9kSign up free to see for La Danse, sans titre at Giquello et Associés in March 2018. Sales were recorded mainly at Giquello et Associés (2).
Ben Enwonwu at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 2
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2018
- Median price
- $21.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $34.9kSign up free to see La Danse, sans titre, Giquello et Associés, Mar 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7.9k–$34.9kSign up free to see | $21.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Giquello et Associés (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
2 results
- Shango, 1964€6,440≈ $7,935≈ £5,634Sign up free to see
- La Danse, sans titre, 1992€28,336≈ $34,913≈ £24,791Sign up free to see
Ben Enwonwu: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Ben Enwonwu at auction?
$34,913Sign up free to see, for La Danse, sans titre at Giquello et Associés (March 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Ben Enwonwu?
The median sale price is $21.4kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Ben Enwonwu have sold at auction?
2 of 2 recorded lots sold in 2018.
Which auction houses sell Ben Enwonwu?
Giquello et Associés accounts for the most recorded results. Giquello et Associés
About Ben Enwonwu
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu MBE, 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. He was one of the first African artists to win critical acclaim, having exhibited in august exhibition spaces in Europe and the United States and listed in international directories of contemporary art. Since 1950, Enwonwu was celebrated as "Africa's Greatest Artist" by the international media and his fame was used to enlist support for Black Nationalists movement all over the world. The Enwonwu crater on the planet Mercury is named in his honour.
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