7th Modern and Contemporary Art Auction East Africa 2020

Date

6 March 2020

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi

The 7th Modern and Contemporary Art Auction East Africa 2020 was the largest to date with 70 lots from eight countries including three charity lots. We auctioned some important secondary market modern art dating back to 1975 and some exciting contemporary works from Kenya, Uganda and Egypt as well as more sculptures than previous editions.

Number of lots

70 lots

Sell through rate

75%

Total sales

Over KES 23 million.

Sponsors

Radisson Blu, VMLY&R Advertising, Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s Gin, Ramco Printing

To download the Auction 2020 Catalogue click here

Art Auction East Africa 2020 Catalogue

Featured Lots

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Sponsors

Lot 17 – 2020

George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 – 2005)
Untitled (Jembe), undated
Ksh 220,000 – 385,000
(US$) 2,000 – 3,500
Sold Ksh 190,000

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Lot 27 – 2020

Edward Njenga (Kenyan, born 1922)
Street Maize Roaster, 1975
Ksh 600,000 – 900,000
(US$) 6,300 – 9,500
Lot withdrawn

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Lot 46 – 2020

Peter Kenyanya (Kenyan, born 1977)
Armoured Warrior, 2018
KSH 140,000 – 240,000
(US$) 1,500 – 2,500
Sold Ksh 164,360

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Lot 47 – 2020

George Kyeyune (Ugandan, born 1962)
Contemplation, circa 1995
Ksh 600,000 – 710,000
(US$) 5,500 – 6,500
Sold Ksh 862,890

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Lot 63 – 2020

Donald Wasswa (Ugandan, born 1984)
Agaba, (translation – The one who gives) 2019
Ksh 380,000 – 490,000
(US$) 3,500 – 4,500
Sold Ksh 387,420

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Lot 67 – 2020

Kioko Mwitiki (Kenyan, born 1963)
The Racehorse, 1998
Ksh 550,000 – 800,000 ARR
(US$) 5,800 – 8,400
Sold Ksh 587,000

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