George Lilanga Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Lilanga Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 18, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzania, 1934-2005) Calabash
Est: $300 - $600
George Lilanga (Tanzania, 1934-2005) Calabash, lacquer paint on calabash (dried bottle gourd), signed. Size: 13'' x 12'' x 11'' (33 x 30 x 28 cm).
Material Culture
Nov. 13, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (1934-2005), SCULP
Est: -
George Lilanga (1934-2005), sculptor and painter from the Makonde tribe, lived in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Figure with milk jug, painted wooden sculpture, h. 32 cm
Historia Auctionata
Nov. 06, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Vijana wanafurahia baada ya kumuona Haki tena (Young men rejoicing after seeing Justice again), undated
Est: KSh400,000 - KSh500,000
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Vijana wanafurahia baada ya kumuona Haki tena (Young men rejoicing after seeing Justice again), undated Signed ‘Lilanga’ (lower mid-left) Enamel on canvas 124 x 132 cm
Art Auction East Africa
Nov. 06, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Baba inatosha pombe, 1998
Est: KSh60,000 - KSh100,000
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Baba inatosha pombe, 1998 Signed ‘lilanga’ (lower right) Watercolour and ink on watercolour paper 54.7 x 37.5 cm
Art Auction East Africa
Nov. 06, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Untitled, undated
Est: KSh250,000 - KSh350,000
George Lilanga (Tanzanian 1934 – 2005) Untitled, undated Signed ‘Lilanga’ (on base) Painted wood carving 47 x 19 x 13 cm
Art Auction East Africa
Oct. 30, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £250 - £450
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) VILLAGE SCENES / FIGURATIVE COMPOSITIONS two signed lilanga lower left; two signed lilanga lower right oil on goatskin 23 x 23cm; 9 x 9in 25 x 25cm; 9 3/4 x 9 3/4in (three framed) 37 x 37cm; 14 1/4 x 14 1/4in (one framed) (4) Property of a Private Collector, London see note to lot 3
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £250 - £450
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) FIGURES DANCING two signed lilanga lower centre; one signed lilanga lower right; one signed lilanga lower left oil on goatskin 23 x 23cm; 9 x 9in (two unframed) 25 x 25cm; 9 3/4 x 9 3/4in (one framed) 37 x 37cm; 14 1/4 x 14 1/4in (one framed) (4) Property of a Private Collector, London see note to lot 3
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £300 - £500
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) GULF WAR SOLDIER STATUE signed lilanga on base carved and painted wood 69 x 23 x 36cm; 27 1/4 x 9 x 14 1/4in (including base) Property of a Private Collector, London see note to lot 3
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £300 - £500
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) JAMANI! HATA MKINITENGA MIMI BADO RAFIKI YENO signed lilanga lower left oil on board 61 x 61cm; 24 x 24in unframed Property of a Private Collector, London see note to previous lot
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £300 - £500
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) TUNAPASWA KUA MAKINI SANA KATIKA UJANA WETU signed lilanga lower left oil on board 61 x 61cm; 24 x 24in unframed Property of a Private Collector, London George Lilanga belonged to the Makonde people and lived most of his life in Dar es Salaam. Featured in a number of landmark exhibitions devoted to African art, including the international touring African Remix (2004), and African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection (Museum of Fine Art, Houston 2005), Lilanga became the foremost Tanzinian artist from his generation and was hailed as the leading African artist by the influential art collector Jean Pigozzi. Initially, he worked in the Makonde artistic tradition of carving wooden sculptures. However after having been exposed to the work of other artists at the cultural centre Nyumba ya Sanaa (House of Art), he transformed his typical sculptural forms into two-dimensional art works such as paintings, etchings or panels. Developing his own style out of the Shetani (devils) figures of the modern Makonde sculptures, his paintings are characterised by their colourful irony, reflecting everyday life in Tanzania. The artist is the grandfather to Hendrick Lilanga (see lots 1 and 2).
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 22, 2024
George LILANGA (1934-2005)., Personnage à l'olifant., Sculpture en bois polychrome., Ht : 122 cm., Signée sur la base.,
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
George LILANGA (1934-2005). Personnage à l'olifant. Sculpture en bois polychrome. Ht : 122 cm. Signée sur la base.
MJV Soudant
Jul. 18, 2024
George Lilanga UN LIVERSTOCK, 2000 legno e smalto,
Est: €800 - €1,200
George Lilanga UN LIVERSTOCK, 2000 legno e smalto, cm 67x22x16 firma incisa
Itineris
Jun. 27, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA
Est: €600 - €700
GEORGE LILANGA Composizione con figure 74 x 73,5 cm inclusa cornice Provenienza: collezione privata italiana. Ha certificato di autenticità rilasciato da Cat. Felix Lorenz, Lauenberg, il 15 agosto 2004.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Jun. 27, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA
Est: €600 - €700
GEORGE LILANGA(1934-2005) Composition with figures 74 x 73,5 cm including frame Provenance: Italian private collection. It has certificate of authenticity issued by Cat. Felix Lorenz, Lauenberg, on August 15, 2004.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
May. 01, 2024
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) DANCING FIGURES signed Lilanga lower right oil on cut metal 123 x 124.5cm; 48 1/2 x 49in Property from a Private Collection, London George Lilanga belonged to the Makonde people and lived most of his life in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. Featured in a number of landmark exhibitions devoted to African art, including the international touring African Remix (2004), and African Art Now: Masterpieces from the Jean Pigozzi Collection (Museum of Fine Art, Houston 2005), Lilanga became the foremost Tanzinian artist from his generation and was hailed as the leading African artist by the influential art collector, Jean Pigozzi. Initially, he worked in the Makonde artistic tradition of carving wooden sculptures. However after having been exposed to the work of other artists at the cultural centre Nyumba ya Sanaa (House of Art), he transformed his typical sculptural forms into two-dimensional art works such as paintings, etchings or panels (as in the present work). Developing his own style out of the Shetani (devils) figures of the modern Makonde sculptures, his paintings are characterised by their colourful irony, reflecting everyday life in Tanzania.
Olympia Auctions
Apr. 29, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) Painting
Est: $300 - $600
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) Painting, oil on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 24'' x 24'', 61 x 61 cm (board).
Material Culture
Apr. 18, 2024
George Lilanga, Sasa Naonoa
Est: €300 - €900
George Lilanga. African School (Tanzania). Title: Sasa Naona Nimepata Manani. Oil on linen. Dimensions: H 66 x W 91 cm. In good condition.
Twents Veilinghuis
Mar. 16, 2024
George Lilanga Mama usiwe na hasira sisi sote tunakupenda sana
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Firmato in basso a destra. Sul verso: titolo.
Fabiani Arte
Mar. 06, 2024
George Lilanga (Tanzania 1934-2005), Acha Hutani Naonibh Uniambie Kwezi (Stop talking to me tell me about it)
Est: R40,000 - R60,000
oil on canvas
Aspire Art
Dec. 14, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (1934 - 2005)
Est: €3,000 - €6,000
George Lilanga (1934 - 2005) 'Wafungwa wanapelekwa mahakamani kwaajili ya hukumuza kesi zao' Acrylic painting on board. 123 x 246 cm. Titled on the back. We join the certificate from the painter's grandson, Hendrick Lilanga, who indicates that his grandfather made this painting in his workshop in Dar Es Salaam in 1998. 20th century Art
La Suite Subastas
Nov. 15, 2023
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Untitled, (Snake - bite), undated
Est: $2,000 - $3,500
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Untitled, (Snake - bite), undated Signed ‘Lilanga’ on top of the base Wood and enamel paint 62 x 30 x 23 cm
Art Auction East Africa
Nov. 15, 2023
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Usafi Wameno ata Ukiwa na Jino Moja, undated
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Usafi Wameno ata Ukiwa na Jino Moja, undated Signed ‘Lilanga’ (lower middle) Enamel on board 61 x 61 cm
Art Auction East Africa
Nov. 15, 2023
Edward Francis Kiiza (Tanzanian, born 1960) Untitled, undated Tenywa (Tanzanian, unknown) In a bus, undated George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Untitled, undated
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Edward Francis Kiiza (Tanzanian, born 1960) Untitled, undated Signed ‘E.F KIIZA’ (lower left) Linocut on paper, ed 25/300 30.5 x 30.4 cm (print dimensions) Tenywa (Tanzanian, unknown) In a bus, undated Signed ‘Tenywa’ (lower right) Intaglio print on paper , ed 2/6 17.5 x 24.5 cm (print dimensions) George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 - 2005) Untitled, undated Etching on paper, ed 24/80 19.9 x 24.6 cm (print dimensions)
Art Auction East Africa
Oct. 28, 2023
George Lilanga “Maongezi ya vijana” 1998
Est: €500 - €800
George Lilanga (1934-2005) “Maongezi ya vijana” 1998 Oil on hardboard, 60x82 cm Signature bottom right Signature, title and date on the reverse
Felima Art Casa D'Aste
Oct. 25, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £600 - £800
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) SEATED FIGURE signed in English lilanga on the base carved and painted wood 35.5 x 15 x 13cm; 14 x 6 x 5 1/3in Property from a Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £500 - £700
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) BLUE LADY WITH BOWL ON HEAD signed in English lilanga on the base carved and painted wood 40.5 x 15 x 13cm; 16 x 6 x 13 1/3in Property from a Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £400 - £600
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) DANCING FIGURES: NO. 5 TURQUOISE signed Lilanga lower right acrylic on canvasboard 61 x 61cm; 24 x 24in (unframed) Property from a Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £400 - £600
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005) DANCING FIGURES: NO 3 YELLOW CENTRAL signed in English Lilanga lower left acrylic on canvasboard 61 x 61cm; 24 x 24 in (unframed) Property from a Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 14, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA, NISAIDIENI KWANI NIMETOKA MBALI NA HUUMZIGO NIMECHOKA SANA
Est: €800 - €1,200
GEORGE LILANGA (1934 - 2005) Nisaidieni kwani nimetoka mbali na huumzigo nimechoka sana 1998 Acrylic on masonite 61,5 x 61 cm Signed lower right Titled on the reverse Wor accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Capt. Felix Lorenz, Lauenburg PROVENANCE: Private collection, Pavia
Art-Rite
Jul. 06, 2023
George Lilanga di Nyama (Tanzanie, 1934-2005) Old Katembo and Mr. Chicken
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
George Lilanga di Nyama (Tanzanie, 1934-2005) Old Katembo and Mr. Chicken 2002 signé ' Lilanga' sur la base sculpture en bois et émail signed ' Lilanga' on the base sculptured wood and enamel 62.9 x 21 x 21 cm. (24 13/16 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Bonhams
Jul. 06, 2023
George Lilanga di Nyama (Tanzanie, 1934-2005) Trying to get assistance through cellue phone
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
George Lilanga di Nyama (Tanzanie, 1934-2005) Trying to get assistance through cellue phone 2002 signé ' Lilanga' sur la base sculpture en bois et émail signed ' Lilanga' on the base sculptured wood and enamel 74.9 x 22.2 x 24.8 cm. (29 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)
Bonhams
May. 30, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA TAMBIKO
Est: €300 - €500
GEORGE LILANGA 1934-2005 Tambiko Olio su faesite cm. 61x61 Firma al fronte Certificato a cura della Galleria Rosenfeld, Germania PUBBLICAZIONI George Lilanga Ed. Saletta d'Arte Viviani, Pisa Catalogo mostra Giugno 2006 PROVENIENZA Collezione privata, Genova
Area Casa D'Aste
May. 11, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £750 - £950
FIGURE HOLDING BLUE CRICKET BAT signed Lilanga on base; titled KARIBU TANZANIA on bat carved and painted wood 66 x 15 x 24cm; 26 x 6 x 9 1/2in Provenance: Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £500 - £800
KWANZA ACE MTOTO KISHA NYIE MATA FWATA signed in English Lilanga lower right; titled KWANZA ACE MTOTO KISHA NYIE MATA FWATA on the reverse oil on board image: 61 x 61cm; 24 x 24in unframed Provenance: Private Collection, London
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (TANZANIAN 1934-2005)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
DANCING FIGURES signed in English Lilanga lower right oil on cut metal image:123 x 124.5cm; 48 1/2 x 49in Provenance: Private Collection, London George Lilanga was a Tanzanian painter and sculptor, active from the late 1970s and until the early 21st century. He belonged to the Makonde people and lived most of his life in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. Alongside other African contemporary artists, his work was exhibited in international art shows, including Africa Remix 2004 or African Art Now in 2005. Through these exhibitions and the ensuing interest of art critics and collectors of contemporary African art, Lilanga became the internationally most renowned Tanzanian artist. Initially, he worked in the Makonde artistic tradition of carving wooden sculptures. After having been exposed to the work of other artists at the cultural centre Nyumba ya Sanaa (House of Art), he transformed his typical sculptural forms into two-dimensional art works such as paintings (as in the present work), etchings or panels. Developing his own style out of the Shetani (devils) figures of the modern Makonde sculptures, his paintings are characterised by their colourful irony, reflecting everyday life in Tanzania.
Olympia Auctions
May. 10, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA without title
Est: €800 - €1,000
signed lower right
Fidesarte Italia SRL
Apr. 20, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA, NISAIDIENI KWANI NIMETOKA MBALI NA HUUMZIGO NIMECHOKA SANA
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
GEORGE LILANGA (1934 - 2005) Nisaidieni kwani nimetoka mbali na huumzigo nimechoka sana 1998 Acrylic on masonite 61,5 x 61 cm Signed lower right Titled on the reverse Wor accompanied by certificate of authenticiy issued by Capt. Felix Lorenz, Lauenburg PROVENANCE: Private collection, Pavia
Art-Rite
Apr. 10, 2023
Etchings
Est: $100 - $200
8 etchings including 3 Etchings by Tanzanian artist, curator and art critic Robino Ntila (1953-2020) 1) Collecting Water, coloured etching, 60/80, 1981 signed lower left 50x34cm 2) Mother and Children, etching, 1980 signed lower left 36/80 51x44cm and 3 Unframed George Lilanga (1934-2005) Identical Artworks of Tanzanian Animals in Green and Yellow Tints, etchings on paper 30/80, 53/80, 54/80, 50x34cm (paper size); very good condition and 3 other signed limited etchings. All in very good condition.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Mar. 29, 2023
GEORGE LILANGA (Tanzania, 1934 - 2005). "Hawani Malafiki Wapenda Nho". Acrylic on táblex. Signed in the lower right corner. Titled on the back.
Est: €800 - €900
GEORGE LILANGA (Tanzania, 1934 - 2005). "Hawani Malafiki Wapenda Nho". Acrylic on táblex. Signed in the lower right corner. Titled on the back. Measurements: 61 x 61 cm. One of the most famous African artists of the 20th century, George Lilanga was born in the village of Kikwetu, in the south of Tanzania. Like most of the young Makonde, he learned to carve wood in the tradition of his village. He first showed his works to Europeans working in the refugee camp during the Mozambique war of independence and, following their advice, in 1970 he decided to move to Dar es Salaam, the most populous city in Tanzania, where there were more opportunities to sell his sculptures. During these years the artist came into contact with the artistic circles of the Tingatinga school and in 1972, after more than ten years devoted exclusively to wood carving, he decided to focus his career on painting. Only two years later, in 1974, the National Museum of Dar es Salaam presented some of his works. In 1977 he left Africa for the first time and travelled to New York, where he held an exhibition at the Marycoll Ossing Center. He stayed for a short time in Manhattan, selling prints of his work on the street. The following year he took part in a group exhibition of African artists held in Washington D.C., where of the two hundred and eighty works on display, about one hundred were his. Lilanga's work was considered a major influence on the young American graffiti artists of the time (Keith Haring stated in an interview that his language was influenced by Lilanga's work). At this time he began a long series of exhibitions around the world, achieving increasing success in Africa as well as in Europe, the United States, India and Japan. From the 1980s onwards Lilanga devoted himself almost exclusively to painting, depicting on panels made of cheap materials figures and scenes featuring "shetani", spirits from East African mythology who appear as distorted figures of men, women or animals. In the late 1990s his health problems became more complicated, suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, and he even lost a leg to gangrene. Lilanga died in June 2005 in Dar es Salaam, in his home workshop in the Mbagala neighbourhood.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 23, 2023
George Lilanga VITA DI VILLAGGIO acrilico su tela,
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
George Lilanga VITA DI VILLAGGIO acrilico su tela, cm 120x70 firma sul retro: indistintamente iscritto L'opera e' accompagnata da autentica di cpt. Felix Lorenz su fotografia
LiveBid
Dec. 19, 2022
George Lilanga NGDJA NIMIJULIZE KISHA ANA MBIE VIZULI acrili
Est: €1,800 - €2,200
George Lilanga NGDJA NIMIJULIZE KISHA ANA MBIE VIZULI acrilico su tavola, cm 80x80 firma sul retro: titolo e numero di archiviazione eseguito nel 2004 L'opera e' accompagnata da certificato di provenienza della Fondazione Sarenco, Salo' Provenienza Opera acquisita direttamente dall'artista dall'attuale proprieta' Bigliografia George Lilanga. Catalogo Ragionato, Salo', 2005, vol. 2, p. 126
Itineris
Dec. 11, 2022
Painting oil on canvas - Without title - signed LILANGA Georges
Est: €400 - €600
Tableau HST -Composition sans titre- signé *LILANGA G.* (Georges) (1934-2005) 61x60cm cadre baguette noire Painting oil on canvas - Without title - signed LILANGA Georges
Monsantic.com
Dec. 10, 2022
LILANGA GEORGE
Est: €30 - €100
Four color etchings, various editions
Campo & Campo
Dec. 06, 2022
George Lilanga VITA DI VILLAGGIO acrilico su tela, cm 120x70
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
George Lilanga VITA DI VILLAGGIO acrilico su tela, cm 120x70 firma sul retro: indistintamente iscritto L'opera e' accompagnata da autentica di cpt. Felix Lorenz su fotografia
LiveBid
Nov. 26, 2022
George Lilanga - Senza titolo, 2003
Est: €800 - €1,000
Batik on fabric 100x100 cm; signature lower right. Certificate of authenticity from Hamburg Mawingu Collection.
Aste Brina
Nov. 21, 2022
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) Untitled, oil on board, signed
Est: $500 - $1,000
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) Untitled, oil on board, signed. Framed. Size: 47.5'' x 23.5'', 121 x 60 cm (image); 53'' x 28.5'', 135 x 72 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 18, 2022
Lilanga Art
Est: $150 - $200
3 Unframed George Lilanga (1934-2005) Identical Artworks of Tanzanian Animals in Green and Yellow Tints, etchings on paper 30/80, 53/80, 54/80, 50x34cm (paper size); very good condition
Sydney Rare Book Auctions
Nov. 08, 2022
George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934 – 2005), Untitled, 2002 – 2005
Est: KSh330,000 - KSh450,000
George Lilanga is one of Tanzania’s best-known artists internationally. He fused influences from traditional Makonde carving with surreal, modern observations to create his much celebrated, idiosyncratic sculptures and paintings. Lilanga began training as a sculptor in 1961, making wood carvings in the traditional Makonde form. He moved to Dar es Salaam in 1970, where he encountered the Tingatinga School, which had a profound effect on his work. In 1979 he participated in a group exhibition of African artists in Washington DC, where the artist Keith Haring saw Lilanga’s paintings and later acknowledged the significant impact this encounter had made on his own work. Today Lilanga’s work is widely collected, featuring in many important private and institutional collections of African art. This painting was bought by the current owner from the artist and there is an accompanying photograph of Lilanga in front of his painting. The painting has been cleaned by there is some craquelure on the surface of the work.
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