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JACOB AFOLABI (Nigeria, 1940). S/t, 1999. Painting on Batik tribal cloth. Signed and dated in the lower middle area. Provenance: private collection France /

JACOB AFOLABI (Nigeria, 1940). S/t, 1999. Painting on Batik tribal cloth. Signed and dated in the lower middle area. Provenance: private collection France / acquired directly from the artist by the gallery owner and art dealer Kab Amadani. Measurements: 120 x 32 cm. Jacob Afolabi was a member of Duro Ladipo's theatrical troupe in the 1960s, later overseeing the Mbari Mbayo Club gallery. Afolabi, the eldest of the artists in Oshogbo's workshop, and later trained at Denis Williams' workshop, where he finished in 1962 as the most outstanding pupil. He continued to develop as an artist, attending Georgina Beier's workshops from 1963. Today he works at the Museum of the Institute of African Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Oshogbo. Afolabi's prints evince a bold and dynamic style with an extraordinary command of line. Whether the subjects of his works are drawn from traditional African life or Christianity, Afolabi controls the growth and rhythm of his lines to create fluid, organic compositions in which figures are grouped as a unit and stand out as individual elements.

JACOB AFOLABI : „installation of a king“.

JACOB AFOLABI Ikrin/Nigeria 1940 oder 1944 - 2015 (?) „installation of a king“. Linolschnitt 1966. Expl. 11/100. Signiert und betitelt. Auf leichtem China-Bütten mit dem Verleger-Trockenstempel „Graphikkreis der Neuen Münchner Galerie Dr. Hiepe...“. 25,5 x 32 cm. Sehr breite Ränder mit leichten Knickspuren. Mit kleinem Löchlein im Bereich der linken unteren Ecke sowie linker Rand schwach gebräunt. [bg]

JACOB AFOLABI (b. 1940) SILVERISH GHOST IN THE BUSH OF GHOSTS

1993 Sumi ink, toner powder and inks, Mica powder, and graphite on canvas mounted on aluminium dibond 26(1/4) x 16(1/4) in 67 X 42 cm Signed and dated ( lower right)

JACOB AFOLABI - The God of Thunder and His Wife Oya

JACOB AFOLABI (Nigerian, 1940-) "Sango X Oya (The God of Thunder and His Wife Oya)" 1978 - Limited edition etching on paper 44/65. Signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, editioned lower centre, unframed. 14.5 x 20 in. (image); 22 x 30 in (paper)

JACOB AFOLABI - OBOTUNDE -

JACOB AFOLABI OBOTUNDE Print 19.7 x 26 inches 50 x 66 cm USD: $1,120-1,670

JACOB AFOLABI - OBORTUNDE -

JACOB AFOLABI OBORTUNDE Print 19.7 x 26 inches 50 x 66 cm USD: $1,120-1,670

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Spirit Head"

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Spirit Head", color monoprint on paper, titled and signed. Framed. Size: 20.5'' x 16.25'', 52 x 41 cm (sight); 28'' x 23'', 71 x 58 cm (frame).

Three prints by Nigerian Artists. Jacob Afolabi (N

Three prints by Nigerian Artists. Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b.1940). 'Hunters', signed and titled to margin. Framed and glazed. Image size: 51 x 41cm. Yinka Adeyemi (Nigerian). 'Ahusa Traders', signed, titled, marked A/P, and dated 1969 in pencil to margin. Framed and glazed. Image size: 60 x 50cm. Peter Badejo OBE (Nigerian) 'A Baby Ghost', signed and titled in pencil to margin, purchased by the vendor directly from the artist c1970, framed and glazed. image size: 60 x 34cm (3).. Condition report viewed through glass not removed from the framesAhusa Traders-extensive crease marks throughout, there appears to be a repair or addition of paper to the bottom of the picture about 3 cm in depth and whole way alongBaby Ghost- crease marks throughoutHunters- Good overall condition some crease marks to base border

Jacob Afolabi, Nigeria (Born 1940)

Jacob Afolabi, Nigeria (Born 1940) Oil on masonite of an elephant abstract painting, signed lower center "J. Afolabi", 24" x 48", unframed but braced on the back, some edge losses on the right side.

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Ghost Family"

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Ghost Family", color monoprint on paper, titled and signed. Framed. Size: 20.5'' x 16.5'', 52 x 42 cm (sight); 27.75'' x 22.75'', 70 x 58 cm (frame).

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Two Old Friends"

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Two Old Friends", color monoprint on paper, titled and signed. Framed. Size: 20.75'' x 16.75'', 53 x 43 cm (sight); 27.75'' x 22.75'', 70 x 58 cm (frame).

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Spirit Head"

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, b. 1940) "Spirit Head", color monoprint on paper, titled and signed. Framed. Size: 20.5'' x 16.25'', 52 x 41 cm (sight); 28'' x 23'', 71 x 58 cm (frame).

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, born 1940) 'An aged man'

Jacob Afolabi (Nigerian, born 1940) 'An aged man' and 'The Heaven's gate' 41 x 51.5cm (16 1/8 x 20 1/3in); 51 x 41cm (20 1/16 x 16 1/8in). (2)

Jacob Afolabi Dancer; Village Life

Dancer; Village Life

Afolabi, Nigerian print, market women

The Market Women Afolabi, Nigerian print, market womenJACOB AFOLABI ( Nigerian 1940 - ) 22" x 18" (55.88 x 45.72cm.) Monoprint

Afolabi, Nigerian mm, jungle spirits

The Jungle Spirits Afolabi, Nigerian mm, jungle spiritsJACOB AFOLABI ( Nigerian 1940 - ) 36" x 19" (91.44 x 48.26cm.) Mixed media on panel

JACOB AFOLABI (b. 1940) Shango Worshippers, 1984

JACOB AFOLABI (b. 1940) Dancing Masquerade