El Loko Paintings & Artwork for Sale | El Loko Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2024
El Loko, Togolese 1950-2016, Frau und vogel (Woman and Bird)
Est: $600 - $800
El Loko Togolese, 1950-2016 Frau und vogel (Woman and Bird) 1976 woodcut print on paper 19-1/2 x 14 inches (image) 25 1/2x18 3/4 inches (sheet) signed, titled and numbered, 14/30. Provenance: private collection, Atlanta, GA El Loko was an artist, born in PÃ©dakondji, Togo. Throughout his life, El Loko lived and worked between PÃ©dakondji, Togo and Cologne, Germany. Sadly, he passed away in November 2016, just after completing his work which is permanently exhibited at Zeitz MOCAA. He trained as a textile designer in Accra, Ghana, from 1965 to 1968 and it was here that Joseph Beuys saw his work and offered to fund his study at the Kunstakademie in DÃ¼sseldorf, Germany. There he studied Sculpture, Painting and Graphic Art from 1971 to 1979 and expanded his practice, working in photography, poetry, reliefs and creating installation pieces. At first encountered he encountered many clichÃ©s surrounding art from Africa within the European (German) art scene, yet through his artistic practice, El Loko successfully defied those clichÃ©s which inhibited his expression within the European context. Dr Ulrich Krempel, the Director of the Sprengel Museum Hannover states the following about his practice, âEl Lokoâs aim is to develop a universal language but without ever losing sight of his own origins. Indeed, since his arrival in Europe, he has at last been able to return, through a gradual process of development, to his own self, to a situation in which he can rediscover his own identity as a travelling and internationally active African artist.âÅ¥ El Loko had since developed the âCosmic Alphabetâ, a language consisting of symbols taken from his earlier work. His vision was to create a universal language which transcends racial and cultural barriers that prohibit free association and communication. Regarding this work of his, El Loko states the following, âI have a dream to establish one language for the entire world, create only one way of communication between all human beings on earth. This new way would erase discrimination and racism among all people because they would feel they all belong to the same cultureâÂ¦âÅ¥ Notable solo exhibitions were held at the following spaces: Deutsche Welle (Bonn, Germany: 2006); Oberhessisches Museum (GieÄÅºen, Germany: 2007); Dany Keller Gallery (Munich, Germany: 2012) and at the Art Association Hohenaschau (Aschau im Chiemgau, Bavaria, Germany: 2013). His work featured in the following group exhibitions: Documenta11 (Kassel, Germany: 2002); DakâArt Biennial of Contemporary African Art (Dakar, Senegal: 2005); Centro AtlÄËntico de Arte Moderno (Las Palmas, Spain: 2008); Black Germany at the Kunsthaus (Munich, Germany: 2012); and at Johannesburg Art Fair (Johannesburg, South Africa: 2013).
Black Art Auction
Sep. 03, 2020
El Loko, KL Köwest, Stele 3
Est: R40,000 - R60,000
El Loko, KL Köwest, Stele 3
Aspire Art
Jul. 18, 2020
EL LOKO (1950) 1984 "Plakat für Bierwerbung" Lithografie
Est: -
EL LOKO (1950) 1984 "Plakat für Bierwerbung in Togo/Afrika" Lithografie, ger/Glas, RG 85x60 cm
Auktionshalle Cuxhaven
Jun. 25, 2016
El Loko, "Souffrance du Coeur", Signed Woodcut
Est: $300 - $500
El Loko (Togolese (active Germany), b. 1950-), "Souffrance du Coeur (The Suffering Heart)", woodcut print, edition noted, titled and signed in graphite in lower margin "8/30 Souffrance du Coeur EL LOKO". Monochromatic print depicting a grouping of figures whose faces resemble ceremonial masks of Sub-Saharan Africa, with central most figure peering through squinted eyes directly at the viewer. Framed approximately 35.25" x 25.5". Sight approximately 27.5" x 17.5". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Wayne McLarin, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 25, 2016
El Loko, born 1950, lithograph in 5 colors
Est: €350 - €700
El Loko, born 1950, lithograph in 5 colors on 400 g cardboard of Hahnenmühle, signed, numbered 84/100, from the year 2000, approx 59 x 79 cm, from the wallet 'Dialogue of Cultures' published in the edition Dr. Klaus Gallas ********************************************************************************************In our auction you will find modern and contemporary paintings in oil, acrylic, gouache or mixed media and beautiful drawings in watercolor, pastel, charcoal, ink or pencil. They are laid on canvas, cardboards, wood, masonite or paper. We offer you colorful graphics in various techniques like etching or drypoint etching, serigraphy, lithography, screen print, silkcreen, woodcut, giclee, aquatint or photography. Most of them are signed, numbered or dated. You can find portrait, nude, nature, landscape, still life, flower, naive or abstract art work. We also have sculptures or statues in bronze, ceramic or terracotta. Please ask for more detail pictures and information. . German Description: El Loko, geb. 1950, Lithografie in 5 Farben auf 400 g Karton von Hahnenmühle, handsigniert, nummeriert 84/100, aus dem Jahre 2000, ca. 59 x 79 cm, aus dem Mappenwerk 'Dialogue of Cultures' erschienen in der Edition Dr. Klaus Gallas
Henry's Auktionshaus
May. 04, 2016
El Loko (born 1950), Lithograph in 5 Colors, ‘Toleranz’, 2000
Est: €60 - €400
Lithograph in colors on Hahnemühle cardboard Germany, 2000 El Loko (born 1950) – African artist Signed and dated lower right in white crayon ‘El Loko 2000’ Titled in the lower center ‘Toleranz’ Numbered lower left in white crayon ‘35/100’ With the blindstamp ‘Quensen-Lithografie‘ From the portfolio ‘Kunstkoffer. Dialogue of Culture’ In typographically printed original wrapper Total dimensions: 80 x 60 cm Sheet size: 79 x 59 cm Very good condition The lithograph is from the portfolio ‘Art suitcase. Dialogue of Cultures‘, which was published in Hanover on occasion of the World Exhibition EXPO 2000. It comprised 13 works by various international artists and was published under the patronage of Nelson Mandela. This lithograph in colors on Hahnemühle cardboard was made by the African artist El Loko. This work represents one of his famous stele with a stylized representation of a bird and an egg. The lithograph in colors is signed and dated lower right in white crayon ‘El Loko 2000’, titled in the lower center ‘Toleranz’ and numbered lower left white crayon ‘35/100’. The sheet is in very good condition and measures 79 x 59 cm. The total dimensions are 80 x 60 cm. El Loko (born 1950) The textile designer El Loko studied at the Art Academy in Dusseldorf and was mainly influenced by Joseph Beuys. The latter was his model and El Loko was one of his master students. El Loko is known particularly for his stele on which birds are nesting such as on trees. The artist has participated in numerous international exhibitions. (lvp) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Oct. 24, 2010
EL LOKO (Né en 1950 au Togo) ALPHABET COSMIQUE, KOWEST, STELE, 2010 Sculpture acrylique sur bois
Est: €2,200 - €2,700
EL LOKO (Né en 1950 au Togo) ALPHABET COSMIQUE, KOWEST, STELE, 2010 Sculpture acrylique sur bois signé, daté, titré sous le socle "El Loko, 2010, Kowest, Stèle 11" h: 123 w: 30 d: 20 cm
Artcurial
Oct. 24, 2010
EL LOKO (Né en 1950 au Togo) ALPHABET COSMIQUE, KOWEST, STELE, 2010 Sculpture acrylique sur bois
Est: €2,200 - €2,700
EL LOKO (Né en 1950 au Togo) ALPHABET COSMIQUE, KOWEST, STELE, 2010 Sculpture acrylique sur bois signé, titré et daté sous la base "El Loko, 2010, Kowest, Stèle 12" h: 124 w: 20 d: 20 cm
Artcurial
May. 31, 2010
EL LOKO
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
EL LOKO Weltengesichter Duwe 218Pigments sur toile. 2001.108 x 85 cm.
GAIA SAS
May. 31, 2010
EL LOKO
Est: €25,000 - €30,000
EL LOKO Cosmic Alphabet136 éléments, bois et pigments. 1995.250 x 370 cm.
GAIA SAS