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Lot 9

Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E
(Nigerian, 1917-1994)
Hausa Boy 21 1/4 x 15in (54 x 38.1cm)

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4 May 2021, 14:00 EDT
New York

Sold for US$14,496.75 inc. premium

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

Hausa Boy
signed and dated 'Ben Enwonwu 1951' (lower right), inscribed 'Hausa Boy No. 164' (verso)
watercolor, gouache and ink
21 1/4 x 15in (54 x 38.1cm)

Footnotes

Provenance
Acquired from the artist by Vice Consul Robert Ross of the US Embassy;
By direct descent to the current owner.

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Please note: This work is unframed.

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