African Painting for Sale

Painting, Melaning Meditation, Ekele Francis

Melaning Meditation

Ekele Francis

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm

$2,500 $2,250

Painting, Deborah, Oluwafemi Afolabi

Deborah

Oluwafemi Afolabi

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$3,000 $2,700

Painting, Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us), Fasalejo Tobiloba

Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us)

Fasalejo Tobiloba

Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm

$1,350

Painting, Thy Brother's Keeper, Eniafe Gbenga

Thy Brother's Keeper

Eniafe Gbenga

Painting - 91.4 x 61 x 2.5 cm

$2,000 $1,700

Painting, Solitary Soul, Iyiola Odunayo

Solitary Soul

Iyiola Odunayo

Painting - 101.6 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$2,000 $1,800

Painting, Oppressor and the Oppressed, Abiodun Nafiu Azeez

Oppressor and the Oppressed

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez

Painting - 116.8 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm

$1,550 $1,395

Painting, Femme de caractère, Patrick Mendo'o

Femme de caractère

Patrick Mendo'o

Painting - 80 x 65 x 2 cm

$678

Painting, Katiola, Well Rimo

Katiola

Well Rimo

Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm

$12,422

Painting, In Her, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin

In Her

Ogunniyi Oluwatosin

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$3,000 $2,550

Painting, The new breath of Igbo life, Dieudonné Djiela Kamgang

The new breath of Igbo life

Dieudonné Djiela Kamgang

Painting - 120 x 110 x 5 cm

$5,082

Painting, Form Divine IV, Elizabeth Ekpetorson

Form Divine IV

Elizabeth Ekpetorson

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 cm

$1,129

Painting, Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé, Victorien Bazo

Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé

Victorien Bazo

Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm

$3,614

Painting, Our fearless mothers, who bathed in the shadows, Massoud Hayoun

Our fearless mothers, who bathed in the shadows

Massoud Hayoun

Painting - 61 x 91 x 5 cm

$4,178

Painting, Rural Rugged I, Godspower Odogwu

Rural Rugged I

Godspower Odogwu

Painting - 84.5 x 86 x 2.5 cm

$1,920

Painting, Pot Carrier, Nicolle Menegaldo

Pot Carrier

Nicolle Menegaldo

Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm

$2,568

Painting, The Warriors of tradition, Franck Kemkeng Noah

The Warriors of tradition

Franck Kemkeng Noah

Painting - 110 x 130 x 5 cm

$5,647

Painting, Sisterhood (We Journey Through Life Together), Taiwo Odejinmi

Sisterhood (We Journey Through Life Together)

Taiwo Odejinmi

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$2,850 $2,565

Painting, Uncovering Night, Dela Quarshie

Uncovering Night

Dela Quarshie

Painting - 97 x 97 x 1 cm

$6,211

Painting, Inner Peace 2, Meshach Charity

Inner Peace 2

Meshach Charity

Painting - 86.4 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm

$2,000 $1,800

Painting, Wooden Elegance, Desmond Akindoju

Wooden Elegance

Desmond Akindoju

Painting - 55.9 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm

$1,100 $935

Painting, Crossing Bias, Woko Aguru

Crossing Bias

Woko Aguru

Painting - 122 x 107 x 3 cm

$5,647

Painting, Diffusion, Lauriane Yougang

Diffusion

Lauriane Yougang

Painting - 80 x 70 x 3 cm

$2,256

Painting, Stay a boy, Philip Letsu Komla

Stay a boy

Philip Letsu Komla

Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm

$8,809

Painting, Peace of Mind X, Éric Odartey

Peace of Mind X

Éric Odartey

Painting - 102 x 76 x 3 cm

$3,727

Painting, Peace from Within, Michael Adetula

Peace from Within

Michael Adetula

Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm

$1,200 $1,080

Painting, My Peregrinations 4, Damola Ayegbayo

My Peregrinations 4

Damola Ayegbayo

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$2,800 $2,380

Painting, Body vs soul (grey), Leikun Nahusenay

Body vs soul (grey)

Leikun Nahusenay

Painting - 100 x 75 x 3 cm

$3,388

Painting, Antidote from the Gods, Ademola Ajayi

Antidote from the Gods

Ademola Ajayi

Painting - 91.4 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm

$2,350 $2,115

Painting, Thoughts, Clinton Odhiambo

Thoughts

Clinton Odhiambo

Painting - 59.9 x 45 x 2.5 cm

$1,000 $850

Painting, The lemon seller, Emmanuel Adiamah

The lemon seller

Emmanuel Adiamah

Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 10.2 cm

$4,500

Painting, We Await, Samson Toba

We Await

Samson Toba

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm

$3,800 $3,420

Painting, Couple Goals, Meshach Samo

Couple Goals

Meshach Samo

Painting - 150 x 130 x 3 cm

$2,484

Painting, Joy of Twins Mother, Twins Seven Seven

Joy of Twins Mother

Twins Seven Seven

Painting - 61 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm

$7,000 $5,950

Painting, Kwata Pikin, Boris Gobina

Kwata Pikin

Boris Gobina

Painting - 140 x 120 x 3 cm

$3,614

Painting, Sisters Bond, Hammed Olayanju

Sisters Bond

Hammed Olayanju

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm

$3,500 $3,150

Painting, Insight, Kehinde Mayowa

Insight

Kehinde Mayowa

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$3,450 $2,933

Painting, Vineyard, Agboola Oladapo

Vineyard

Agboola Oladapo

Painting - 82.6 x 64.8 x 2.5 cm

$4,000 $3,400

Painting, La Jeune fille de Korodouga, Amadou Opa Bathily

La Jeune fille de Korodouga

Amadou Opa Bathily

Painting - 80 x 80 x 5 cm

$3,614

Painting, Little One, Eyitayo Alagbe

Little One

Eyitayo Alagbe

Painting - 66 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm

$2,000

Painting, The blue scarf, Richard Adusu

The blue scarf

Richard Adusu

Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm

$6,776

Painting, Moon Song III, Godwin Arikpo

Moon Song III

Godwin Arikpo

Painting - 71.12 x 50.08 x 4 cm

$1,073

Painting, Ray Of Hope, Innocent Chikezie

Ray Of Hope

Innocent Chikezie

Painting - 122 x 92 x 3 cm

$2,259

Painting, Lean On Me, Jacinta Chisom

Lean On Me

Jacinta Chisom

Painting - 122 x 91.5 x 3 cm

$1,807

Painting, Blue-Face girl, Sophia Azoige

Blue-Face girl

Sophia Azoige

Painting - 91.5 x 91.5 x 3 cm

$1,581

Painting, My Culture, My Inheritance, Ajenifuja Abiodun

My Culture, My Inheritance

Ajenifuja Abiodun

Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm

$1,850 $1,573

Painting, Warm of the Sun, Themba Khumalo

Warm of the Sun

Themba Khumalo

Painting - 100 x 70 x 5 cm

$2,823

Painting, The Celebrant, Michael Kpodoh

The Celebrant

Michael Kpodoh

Painting - 102 x 102 x 3 cm

$2,257

Painting, Chief And Lolo, Chinedu Ogakwu

Chief And Lolo

Chinedu Ogakwu

Painting - 91.5 x 91.5 x 3 cm

$2,032

Painting, La dame au petard, Salam Moneyang

La dame au petard

Salam Moneyang

Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm

$2,033

Painting, Uncle Josh, Akinboye Akinola Peter

Uncle Josh

Akinboye Akinola Peter

Painting - 95 x 85.9 x 2.5 cm

$2,500 $2,250

Painting, Ephiphany 1, Orioye Bukola

Ephiphany 1

Orioye Bukola

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm

$3,500

Painting, Alter Ego, Franklin Ndibam

Alter Ego

Franklin Ndibam

Painting - 140 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm

$3,850 $3,465

Painting, Black Beauty, Emmanuel Ojebola

Black Beauty

Emmanuel Ojebola

Painting - 106.7 x 95.3 x 2.5 cm

$2,000

Painting, Face Your Fears 2, Obeka Simon

Face Your Fears 2

Obeka Simon

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm

$2,250 $1,913

Painting, Ajala Travel 1, Abdulateef Salaudeen

Ajala Travel 1

Abdulateef Salaudeen

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$2,500 $2,125

Painting, Cooperate Bodies 1, Boris Anje

Cooperate Bodies 1

Boris Anje

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm

$3,275

Painting, Oblivion, Ebiwari Ekati

Oblivion

Ebiwari Ekati

Painting - 127.5 x 127.5 x 3 cm

$2,823

Painting, Her Strength Like an Eagle, Perrin Oglafa

Her Strength Like an Eagle

Perrin Oglafa

Painting - 94 x 94 x 4 cm

$4,517

Painting, Teamwork Makes The Dream Work, Diseye Tantua

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Diseye Tantua

Painting - 97.3 x 66.2 x 3 cm

$4,630

Painting, Perspiration 2, Dunmade Ayegbayo

Perspiration 2

Dunmade Ayegbayo

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$850

Painting, Sans titre, Rafiy Okefolahan

Sans titre

Rafiy Okefolahan

Painting - 64 x 49 x 3 cm

$2,033

Painting, Pause Mémoire 4, Ezan Franck

Pause Mémoire 4

Ezan Franck

Painting - 155 x 130 cm

$4,517

Painting, Gate #7, Yonatan Wondwosen

Gate #7

Yonatan Wondwosen

Painting - 60 x 60 x 5 cm

$2,259

Painting, Cabecita 1, Pablo Martin

Cabecita 1

Pablo Martin

Painting - 29.5 x 20.5 x 0.2 cm

$508

Painting, Awokose (The Role Model), Oladire Araireoluwa

Awokose (The Role Model)

Oladire Araireoluwa

Painting - 76.2 x 66 x 2.5 cm

$1,200

Painting, Vulnerable, Mai Farag

Vulnerable

Mai Farag

Painting - 60 x 90 x 3 cm

$1,694

Painting, Landscape, Gerry Nnubia

Landscape

Gerry Nnubia

Painting - 21.6 x 27.9 cm

$452

Painting, The Beauty of Chaos 02, Anastasia Vasilyeva

The Beauty of Chaos 02

Anastasia Vasilyeva

Painting - 50 x 60 x 1.8 cm

$811

Painting, Fusion, Abdou Karim Fall

Fusion

Abdou Karim Fall

Painting - 81 x 65 x 4 cm

$1,129

Painting, Deep Down, Omonu Salisu

Deep Down

Omonu Salisu

Painting - 91.4 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm

$1,200

Painting, Expectation, Ablade Glover

Expectation

Ablade Glover

Painting - 101.6 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm

$21,000

Painting, Emotion Tissée Méditation, Ibrahim Ballo

Emotion Tissée Méditation

Ibrahim Ballo

Painting - 118 x 80 x 2 cm

$2,484

Painting, Untitled I, Michael W. Soi

Untitled I

Michael W. Soi

Painting - 99 x 99.5 x 2 cm

$2,236

Painting, Anchores Boats, Fred Abuga

Anchores Boats

Fred Abuga

Painting - 90 x 55.5 x 2 cm

$1,807

Painting, Dual perception, Alexander Tadesse

Dual perception

Alexander Tadesse

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm

$2,033

Painting, Remeber Me, Fredrick Idele

Remeber Me

Fredrick Idele

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm

$1,590

Painting, Ivory Coast Portrait, Annie RAIMON

Ivory Coast Portrait

Annie RAIMON

Painting - 42 x 29 cm

$1,073

Painting, Portrait of a Sojourner, Charles Osaro

Portrait of a Sojourner

Charles Osaro

Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm

$3,400

Painting, Untitled, Bara Sketchbook

Untitled

Bara Sketchbook

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm

$1,694

Painting, Little Gecko, Patricia Njeri

Little Gecko

Patricia Njeri

Painting - 59 x 59 x 2 cm

$1,468

Painting, Damsel, Busari Adewale

Damsel

Busari Adewale

Painting - 121.9 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm

$2,920

Painting, Together for a better world, Papytsho Mafolo

Together for a better world

Papytsho Mafolo

Painting - 70 x 50 cm

$1,853

Painting, State security, Amarkine Amarteifio

State security

Amarkine Amarteifio

Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm

$3,900

Painting, Ahmar, Said Ouarzaz

Ahmar

Said Ouarzaz

Painting - 36 x 40 x 3 cm

$892

Painting, Echo Neural, Sebastien Arts

Echo Neural

Sebastien Arts

Painting - 120 x 100 x 2 cm

$2,880

Painting, Homeboy 2, Emmanuel Aderiye

Homeboy 2

Emmanuel Aderiye

Painting - 91.4 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm

$3,000

Painting, Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes), Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya

Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes)

Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya

Painting - 49 x 33 cm

$1,694

Painting, Market day in Kawangware, Leonard Ngure

Market day in Kawangware

Leonard Ngure

Painting - 70.5 x 96.5 x 2 cm

$2,597

Painting, Sans titre II, Midani M'Barki

Sans titre II

Midani M'Barki

Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

$1,807

Painting, Zebra crossing, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge

Zebra crossing

Samuel Njuguna Njoroge

Painting - 80.5 x 100.5 x 2 cm

$3,049

Painting, La rencontre, Frieda Mouroum

La rencontre

Frieda Mouroum

Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm

$1,220

Painting, Le Scribe, Najoua El Hitmi

Le Scribe

Najoua El Hitmi

Painting - 87 x 120 x 3 cm

$2,202

African Painting for Sale

In the past, African art has often taken the form of statues, bas-reliefs and objects, contemporary African painting is very diverse. Closely linked to symbolism, African painting stands out because of the frequent use of very pronounced lines and perfect symmetry. Body painting is also common in African countries, but the continent is also home to wooden objects from the 10th century and bronze statues dating from the 14th century.

Today, many African works of art belong to private collectors. The importance of African artwork, which is often anonymous, is underestimated in France. However, knowledge was passed down in a very similar way to the European process: through workshops. Although workshops were perhaps more often based on familial ties in Africa than in Europe. The name of the studio is often more well-known than that of the artist. Although works of art aren't necessarily signed, artists can leave their own distinct mark on them.

Many historical works were created within the context of the ritual and religion and often the objects created would have been seen as sacred. Their primary purpose was not commercial nor aesthetic.

Contemporary art has evolved considerably in Africa, especially in countries such as South Africa, where many a number of cultural institutions and galleries have sprung up. Contemporary African paintings, often tinged with humor, can act as summaries for the problems present on the African continent, from colonization to the social and economic instability of certain countries, but they can also depict Africa as exceptional, colorful and joyful where each country has a strong and distinct culture.

Little by little, African art is regaining its place on the world art scene and collections of contemporary African art are attracting more and more attention from experts and art lovers. Some African artists to know, such as Barthelemy Toguo, Hassan Hajjaj or Chéri Samba are raising prices in fairs.

Explore the best of the African contemporary scene thanks to the selection of Artsper experts by browsing the works of Paul Akiiki, Kim Bennani, Soly Cissé, Rafiy Okefolahan, Enfant Précoce or Angu Walters

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What are some common themes and motifs found in African paintings?

African paintings often feature themes and motifs such as spirituality, community, nature, and daily life. These themes are often depicted through the use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. Many African artists also incorporate traditional cultural elements, such as masks and tribal symbols, into their work.

How has African painting evolved over time, and what are some notable artists in the genre?

African painting has evolved over time, with traditional styles giving way to more contemporary techniques. Notable artists in the genre include El Anatsui, William Kentridge, and Chéri Samba. These artists have helped to shape the African art scene and bring it to a global audience.

What materials and techniques are typically used in African painting, and how do they differ from Western painting traditions?

African painting often uses natural materials such as mud, clay, and plant-based pigments, while Western painting relies on synthetic materials. African artists also tend to focus on storytelling and symbolism, whereas Western art emphasizes realism and individual expression. These differences reflect cultural and historical influences on artistic traditions.