Thursday 12 September 2019

ART EAST AFRICA

Lot 16 Edward Saidi Tingatinga (Tanzanian, 1932–72) Untitled (Elephant Eating from the Marula Tree), 1971, at Art Auction East Africa 2019
Edward Saidi Tingatinga, Untitled (Elephant Eating from the Marula Tree), 1971. Sold Ksh 5,635,200
7.30PM on TUESDAY 5 MARCH 2019 at The RADISSON BLU HOTEL, NAIROBI
This year, we were invited to hold the Modern and Contemporary Art Auction East Africa 2019 in the lovely ballroom at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

With 59 Lots from seven countries, we auctioned some rare and exceptional sculptures this year; Lot 31 & 32 by the late master sculptor Samuel Wanjau; and stunning, well priced paintings dating from the 1960s to present. With an emphasis on modern and the secondary market, we were able to find some very unusual works, such as Lot 29, the Piano Player by Fabian Mpagi, and Lot 25 by the late Robin Anderson.

We welcomed KCB, Kenya’s largest bank, as our new partner, and new drinks sponsors, Glenfiddich whisky and Hendricks gin.
Auctioneer, Chilson Wamoja, who has assisted us at all our auctions took the sale this year.
Record sales of USD 300,000 for 2019
The Sixth Art Auction East Africa 2019 was the record auction sale since the auction began in 2013.  Total sales exceeded KSH 30 million (USD 300,000).  90% of the 59 Lots sold on the night, another auction record.
Enquiries
Danda Jaroljmek +254 722 672938 info@artauctioneastafrica.com
Auction Catalogue
Art Auction East Africa 2019 Catalogue Cover
 
 
Source: ART AUCTION EAST AFRICA | https://artauctioneastafrica.com

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