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Ballet God (Poseidon) by Yinka Shonibare Cbe Ra, 2015, fibreglass mannequin, dutch wax printed cotton, trident, dagger, globe, pointe shoes, beads, tutu and steel baseplate, i, sold Apr 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Ballet God (Poseidon)

Yinka Shonibare Cbe Ra · 2015

£100,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $141,760≈ €114,470

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As published: “fibreglass mannequin, dutch wax printed cotton, trident, dagger, globe, pointe shoes, beads, tutu and steel baseplate, in 5 parts”
Signed / inscribed
stamped with the artist's name, title, inscription and date '"POSEIDON" London, England, 2015 YINKA SHONIBARE MBE "POSEIDON"' on the globe
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
209 x 221 x 90 cm (82 1/4 x 87 x 35 3/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
New Now (UK010318)
Date
April 11, 2018
Location
London
Lot
8
Estimate
£80,000 – £120,000 (≈ $113,408 – $170,112) (≈ €91,576 – €137,364)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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