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Lot 14

Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E
(Nigerian, 1917-1994)
A driveway, Ibadan

28 February 2018, 17:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £12,500 inc. premium

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Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994)

A driveway, Ibadan
signed and dated 'Enwonwu 1961' (lower right)
oil on board
42.5 x 50cm (16 3/4 x 19 11/16in).

Footnotes

Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist in Ibadan, circa 1961.
Gifted to the present owner.


This painting depicts the driveway to a residence in Ibadan. The owner of the property acquired the artwork shortly after it was executed in 1961.

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