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

Details

Lot 18 – 2020

George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 – 2005)
Untitled, undated
Ksh 90,000 – 165,000 (sold as a pair)
(US$) 800 – 1,500
Sold Ksh 105,660

Details

Lot 19 – 2020

Evarist Chikawe (Tanzanian, born 1974)
Guitarist Lady, 2017
Ksh 165,000 – 275,000
(US$) 1,500 – 2,500
Sold Ksh 164,360

Details

Lot 31 – 2020

E. S. Tingatinga (Tanzanian, 1932 – 1972)
Untitled (Women washing Clothes by the Lake), between 1968 – 72
Ksh 770,000 – 1,320,000
(US$) 7,000 – 12,000
Sold Ksh 821,800

Details

Lot 32 – 2020

E. S. Tingatinga (Tanzanian, 1932 – 1972)
Untitled (Beautiful Bird in Tree) 1971
Ksh 770,000 – 1,320,000
(US$) 7,000 – 12,000
Sold Ksh 1,291,400

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Lot 49 – 2020

Elias Jengo (Tanzanian, born 1936)
Wajasiriamali (Entrepreneurs), 2009
Ksh 88,000 – 200,000
(US$) 800 – 1,800
Sold Ksh 146,750

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Lot 65 – 2020

Simon Mpata (Tanzanian, 1940 – 1982)
Untitled (3 Birds), undated
Ksh 270,000 – 330,000
(US$) 2,500 – 3,000
Sold Ksh 281,760

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