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El Anatsui

Ghanaian · b. 1944 · Painter, Sculptor

El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor active for much of his career in Nigeria. He has drawn particular international attention for his "bottle-top installations". These… (Wikipedia)

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19auction results2014–2026years recorded68%sold (13)$33kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. El Anatsui, Plot a Plan IV, 2007, aluminium and copper wirePlot a Plan IVPhillips · £942,100≈ $1,299,910≈ €1,085,973Sign up to see
  2. El Anatsui, Zebra Square, 2007, aluminium liquor bottle caps and copper wire​Zebra SquarePhillips · £967,500≈ $1,292,774≈ €1,112,733Sign up to see
  3. El Anatsui, Affirmation, 2014, aluminium bottle caps and copper wireAffirmationPhillips · £915,000≈ $1,192,611≈ €1,097,461Sign up to see

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  1. El Anatsui, Untitled, 2002, acrylic, keys and padlocks on carved wood, in 15 parts
    Untitled, 2002
    Acrylic · Panel
    installation dimensions variable, approximately 52 1/2 x 26 3/8 in. (133.4 x 67 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $33,020≈ £26,288≈ €30,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. El Anatsui, Gold Band, 2020, hand-sculpted and formed UV-cured acrylic resin inkjet on aluminium with irregular hand-cut edges and copper wire
    Gold Band, 2020
    Acrylic · Other support
    142.2 x 139.7 x 10.2 cm (55 7/8 x 54 7/8 x 4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 208
    £82,550≈ $98,977≈ €93,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗

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