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      • Abayomi Barber (Nigerian, 1928-2021) Seascape
        Oct. 16, 2024

        Abayomi Barber (Nigerian, 1928-2021) Seascape

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Abayomi Barber (Nigerian, 1928-2021) Seascape signed 'Abayomi/ 93' (lower right) oil on canvas 59 x 79.5cm (23 1/4 x 31 5/16in).

        Bonhams
      • ABAYOMI BARBER, UNTITLED
        Jun. 15, 2020

        ABAYOMI BARBER, UNTITLED

        Est: $2,370 - $3,160

        ₦ 900,000-1,200,000 $2,370-3,160 Abayomi Barber is an artist of multiple expressions: a sculptor, painter, musician, stage designer and consummate draughtsman of exceptional creative versatility. He combines the artistic realism of his Ife cultural roots with training in the western academic tradition to produce sculptures, paintings and drawings that are authentically indigenous, personal and contemporaneous. But of greater significance and importance than many of his contemporaries, Barber established an apprenticeship academy at the Centre for Cultural Studies at the University of Lagos. It grew to become what we famously refer to as the Abayomi Barber School, which he nurtured single-handedly. Some of the earlier and finest products of this School are Muri Adejimi, Busari Agbolade, Toyin Alade, Kennedy Ekuyouwe, Ideh, Olu Spencer and Olu Amoda. These names have become pillars in the art history of Nigeria in practice and in the advancement of art training beyond the shores of Nigeria. In this academy, all are welcomed to pursue their creative thirst encouraged by the master-mentor himself to perfect the use of their chosen materials and techniques. This unique artistic pedagogy in a university environment, where no qualifications are required and where a degree is not placed in view for any of the graduates, expanded the history of contemporary art development in Nigeria in a distinct and distinguished narrative. Most of the subject matter and works created by artists of this School drew inspiration from traditional and cultural beliefs of Nigeria, and were rendered after Western-styled representation and surrealism. (JB). ABAYOMI BARBER (b.1928), UNTITLED, 2000, Pencil on paper, 41 x 29 cm. (16 x 11½ in.) Signed and dated (lower right).

        Arthouse Contemporary
      • ABAYOMI BARBER, DURBAR
        Jun. 15, 2020

        ABAYOMI BARBER, DURBAR

        Est: $1,580 - $2,640

        ₦ 600,000-1,000,000 $1,580-2,640 ABAYOMI BARBER (b.1928), DURBAR, 1975, Pencil on paper, 30 x 19.9 cm. (11¾ x 7⅞ in.) Signed and dated (lower right).

        Arthouse Contemporary
      • ABAYOMI BARBER, UNTITLED
        Jun. 15, 2020

        ABAYOMI BARBER, UNTITLED

        Est: $1,850 - $2,640

        ₦ 700,000-1,000,000 $1,850-2,640 ABAYOMI BARBER (b.1928), UNTITLED, 1976, Watercolor on paper, 19 x 24 cm. (7⅜ x 9½ in.) Signed and dated (upper right).

        Arthouse Contemporary
      • ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) HARMONY 1980 Oil on board
        Nov. 21, 2011

        ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) HARMONY 1980 Oil on board

        Est: ₦700,000 - ₦800,000

        ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) HARMONY 1980 Oil on board 75 x 52 cm. (29½ x 20½ in.) Signed and dated (lower left)

        Arthouse Contemporary
      • ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) DANCERS 1977 PENCIL ON
        Nov. 22, 2010

        ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) DANCERS 1977 PENCIL ON

        Est: ₦250,000 - ₦330,000

        ABAYOMI BARBER (b. 1934) DANCERS 1977 PENCIL ON PAPER 30.5 x 20.3 cm. (12 x 8 in.)

        Arthouse Contemporary
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