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![Painting, Untitled 1, Emmanuel Ojebola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216601_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Phone Conversation, Abdulateef Salaudeen](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214849_1_grid.jpg)
Phone Conversation
Abdulateef Salaudeen
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€1,940
![Painting, Sisters in Yellow 3, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208633_1_grid.jpg)
Sisters in Yellow 3
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,365
![Painting, Falling, Greatjoy Ndlovu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215531_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Game of Life, Michael Adetula](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197872_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Enchanting Elegance, Samson Adetunji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205746_1_grid.jpg)
Enchanting Elegance
Samson Adetunji
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
€2,183
![Painting, Embrace (Nature), Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193820_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Two Kinds of Life 1, Dunmade Ayegbayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2211470_1_grid.jpg)
Two Kinds of Life 1
Dunmade Ayegbayo
Painting - 76.2 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 inch
€922
![Painting, Ray Of Hope III, Innocent Chikezie](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209022_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oppressor and the Oppressed, Abiodun Nafiu Azeez](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2186933_1_grid.jpg)
Oppressor and the Oppressed
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Painting - 116.8 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 46 x 35 x 1 inch
€1,504
![Painting, Broken Bond, Olaosun Oluwapelumi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2216621_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sitting Pretty, Joshua Salami](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215659_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Still Waiting In Silence, Aba Linus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215856_1_grid.jpg)
Still Waiting In Silence
Aba Linus
Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31 x 31 x 1 inch
€2,377
![Painting, My Rose Is Yours Alone, Tolulope Adigbo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214832_1_grid.jpg)
My Rose Is Yours Alone
Tolulope Adigbo
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,153
![Painting, Dauntless 3, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215666_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sable, Kayimahe Ishmael Zed](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215662_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Peace Begins With A Smile, Ademola Ajayi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215630_1_grid.jpg)
Peace Begins With A Smile
Ademola Ajayi
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,668
![Painting, Morenike Afrofuture, Ekele Francis](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2202142_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Nothing But Human, Obeka Simon](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2215875_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Tranquility, Ogunleke Festus Abiodun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208381_1_grid.jpg)
Tranquility
Ogunleke Festus Abiodun
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 inch
€1,698
![Painting, Le Souffle, Nabil El Makhloufi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2194461_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Uncovered Scream, Penuel Heber Madeira Heber Madeira](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2212299_1_grid.jpg)
Uncovered Scream
Penuel Heber Madeira Heber Madeira
Painting - 41.9 x 29.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 1 inch
€1,116
![Painting, My Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?, Iyiola Odunayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208626_1_grid.jpg)
My Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?
Iyiola Odunayo
Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch
€1,601
![Painting, Hut of Hope, Desmond Akindoju](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205749_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, No Fear Of Falling, Lord Ohene](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204978_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style), Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2214023_1_grid.jpg)
Onileke Ara (Beaded in Style)
Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Painting - 101.6 x 88.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40 x 35 x 1 inch
€2,571
![Painting, Ulimi wako mkuwba una faa kuenda kuenye ma shindano, George Lilanga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2207034_1_grid.jpg)
Ulimi wako mkuwba una faa kuenda kuenye ma shindano
George Lilanga
Painting - 61 x 61 x 1 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 0.4 inch
€790
![Painting, Soft Murmur, Damilola Ilori](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2213988_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Art of Love, Samuel Oseigyei Kumah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2195370_1_grid.jpg)
Art of Love
Samuel Oseigyei Kumah
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€6,111
![Painting, Atinuke In Her Thoughts, Tosin Kalejaye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205006_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Looker-On, Valentine Mettle](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157099_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Tomorrow, Agboola Oladapo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2208063_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Inner Peace 2, Meshach Charity](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2187772_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mouth Piece, Woko Aguru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2209033_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, In Between, Clinton Odhiambo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2202140_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Boy in Wonderland, Samson Olatubosun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200542_1_grid.jpg)
Boy in Wonderland
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 74.9 x 59.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 29.5 x 23.6 x 1 inch
€1,795
![Painting, Behind The Smile, Maria Tendo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204527_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Texture of Identity (Beauty Within Us), Fasalejo Tobiloba](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2186953_1_grid.jpg)
Texture of Identity (Beauty Within Us)
Fasalejo Tobiloba
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,310
![Painting, As Far As You Can See, Eniafe Gbenga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2200554_1_grid.jpg)
As Far As You Can See
Eniafe Gbenga
Painting - 55.9 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 22 x 20 x 1 inch
€1,310
![Painting, Sans titre, Rafiy Okefolahan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138836_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Tango Dandy, Jean-Michel Cordier](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201762_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Thriving in Adversity, Agwunwa Theophilus](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204103_1_grid.jpg)
Thriving in Adversity
Agwunwa Theophilus
Painting - 127 x 94 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 37 x 1 inch
€3,006
![Painting, No Time To Die, Diseye Tantua](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157197_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Omosewa, Amiolemen Emmanuel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2201200_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Man Stereotype 2 (Mandingo), Akinboye Akinola Peter](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2197873_1_grid.jpg)
Black Man Stereotype 2 (Mandingo)
Akinboye Akinola Peter
Painting - 119.9 x 99.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.3 x 1 inch
€2,716
![Painting, Sisters Bond, Hammed Olayanju](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2186963_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ayanmo (Fate), Abiola Olabamiji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193456_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, We Await, Samson Toba](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2186970_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Costa Navarino Magic, Sokratis Evgenidis](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205979_1_grid.jpg)
Costa Navarino Magic
Sokratis Evgenidis
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€6,900
![Painting, Body vs soul (grey), Leikun Nahusenay](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2190065_1_grid.jpg)
Body vs soul (grey)
Leikun Nahusenay
Painting - 100 x 75 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.5 x 1.2 inch
€3,000
![Painting, The Beauty of Chaos 02, Anastasia Vasilyeva](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1617912_1_grid.jpg)
The Beauty of Chaos 02
Anastasia Vasilyeva
Painting - 50 x 60 x 1.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 23.6 x 0.7 inch
€764
![Painting, Expectation, Ablade Glover](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1026486_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The blue scarf, Richard Adusu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2181380_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ahmar, Said Ouarzaz](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/327529_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Awokose (The Role Model), Oladire Araireoluwa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690113_1_grid.jpg)
Awokose (The Role Model)
Oladire Araireoluwa
Painting - 76.2 x 66 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 26 x 1 inch
€1,164
![Painting, Beba, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1947168_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fusion, Abdou Karim Fall](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1581825_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Kahina, SISC](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1659324_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Perrin Oglafa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157221_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Vulnerable, Mai Farag](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1049325_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Echo Neural, Sebastien Arts](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2003991_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Black Beauty, Éric Odartey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1518960_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Deep Down, Omonu Salisu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1654662_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Moon Song III, Godwin Arikpo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156066_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Emotion Tissée Méditation, Ibrahim Ballo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/980577_1_grid.jpg)
Emotion Tissée Méditation
Ibrahim Ballo
Painting - 118 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 46.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€2,200
![Painting, Which Way Nigeria, Michael Kpodoh](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2157012_1_grid.jpg)
Which Way Nigeria
Michael Kpodoh
Painting - 102 x 102 x 3 cm Painting - 40.2 x 40.2 x 1.2 inch
€1,999
![Painting, Untitled I, Michael W. Soi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/757290_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Anchores Boats, Fred Abuga](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/734592_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Diffusion, Lauriane Yougang](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2162331_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Migrants, Youssef El Khorib (Youcha)](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/428775_1_grid.jpg)
Migrants
Youssef El Khorib (Youcha)
Painting - 140 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
€550
![Painting, Portrait of a Sojourner, Charles Osaro](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1723011_1_grid.jpg)
Portrait of a Sojourner
Charles Osaro
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,298
![Painting, Little Gecko, Patricia Njeri](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/734649_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Damsel, Busari Adewale](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2010042_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, State security, Amarkine Amarteifio](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1483275_1_grid.jpg)
State security
Amarkine Amarteifio
Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 inch
€3,784
![Painting, Together for a better world, Papytsho Mafolo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1742568_1_grid.jpg)
Together for a better world
Papytsho Mafolo
Painting - 70 x 50 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 inch
€1,641
![Painting, Untitled, Bara Sketchbook](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1527456_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Couple II, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025886_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, 1954 SIMENON TRIBUTE IN BLACK Lettrisme Collage encrage, Abdallah Benanteur](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/908028_1_grid.jpg)
1954 SIMENON TRIBUTE IN BLACK Lettrisme Collage encrage
Abdallah Benanteur
Painting - 37 x 22 x 0.3 cm Painting - 14.6 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch
€1,750
![Painting, Daily Diary, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172345_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Homeboy 2, Emmanuel Aderiye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1645173_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes), Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1505262_1_grid.jpg)
Oris 4 (série de 40 têtes)
Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya
Painting - 49 x 33 cm Painting - 19.3 x 13 inch
€1,500
![Painting, Ivory Coast Portrait, Annie RAIMON](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1227870_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sans titre II, Midani M'Barki](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/874824_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Femme de caractère, Patrick Mendo'o](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176240_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le vieux Korodouga 1, Amadou Opa Bathily](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2177720_1_grid.jpg)
Le vieux Korodouga 1
Amadou Opa Bathily
Painting - 118 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 46.5 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€3,800
![Painting, La rencontre, Frieda Mouroum](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/712308_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Leonard Ngure](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/755457_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Warriors of tradition, Franck Kemkeng Noah](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176009_1_grid.jpg)
The Warriors of tradition
Franck Kemkeng Noah
Painting - 110 x 130 x 5 cm Painting - 43.3 x 51.2 x 2 inch
€5,000
![Painting, Stay a boy, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176755_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Couple Goals, Meshach Samo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2174576_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Afro Station II, René Tavares](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/106129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176925_1_grid.jpg)
Cavalier avec un glaive sur canapé
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
€3,200
![Painting, Zebra crossing, Samuel Njuguna Njoroge](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1199223_1_grid.jpg)
Zebra crossing
Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
Painting - 80.5 x 100.5 x 2 cm Painting - 31.7 x 39.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,700
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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.
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.
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.
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.