At the recent Sotheby’s CAA auction in London, 11 new artist’s records were set.
Many of the artists have been featured on this blog over the last 24 months.
Here are a few of them for your contemplation.
And anytime you wish to begin or improve your CAA collection, we at ARTcapital Ghana are ready to assist you.
J.D. ‘OKHAI OJEIKERE (1930-2014, Nigerian), “Modern Suku, Hairstyles Series,” 1979 (silverprint, printed 2000, 44.5 x 45cm. / 17 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches, image; 60.7 x 51cm. / 23 3/4 x 20 inches, sheet). | Estimate $3,915-$6,525 (3,000-5,000 British Pounds). Sold for $14,681 (11,250 British Pounds) including fees. RECORD
LA SORTIE DU ROI: Hassan El Glaoui, (oil on canvas, 120 x 180 cm. / 47 1/4 x 70 3/4 inches). | Estimate $104,400-$156,600 (80,000-120,000 British Pounds). Sold for $179,438 (137,500 British Pounds) including fees. RECORD
FAMILY PORTRAIT: Salah Elmur, 2017, (acrylic on canvas, 129 x 140 cm. / 50 3/4 x 55 inches). | Estimate $15,550-$23,490 (12,000-18,000 British Pounds). Sold for $29,363 (22,500 British Pounds) including fees. RECORD
MARKET SCENE: Ablade Glover, 2014 (oil on canvas, 122×152 cm. / 48 x 59 3/4 inches). | Estimate $15,660-$23,490 (12,000-18,000 British Pounds). Sold for $34,256 (26,250 British Pounds) including fees. RECORD
BIRTH AND DEATH OF STARS: Hussein Shariffe, (oil on canvas, 140.5 x 140.5 cm. / 55 1/4 x 55 1/4 inches). | Estimate $15,660-$23,490 (12,000-18,000 British Pounds). Sold for $16,313 (12,500 British Pounds) including fees. RECORD
