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4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by mantosa(m): 10:27am On Jun 29, 2021
Art in Nigeria has lost a bit of value and popularity; gone are the days when families were known to be artists just as others were known to be farmers, traders, drummer, or hunters. When I talk about art, I don’t mean the general art of music, film or tv; I’m talking about sculptures and paintings. It is a little bit sad that art is still a less respected career path, despite the amount of work and time that goes into building ones career. I guess it’s because of the fluidity of the industry, I would understand parents wanting career and income stability for their kids.

As a country historically known for greatness and overall talent, Nigeria is the home to hundreds of world renown artists. Here are five of the most expensive art pieces in Nigeria.

NJIDEKA AKUNYILI’s ‘BUSH BABIES’ $3.4M


Njideka’s 2017 ‘Bush Babies’ is known as the most expensive recorded Nigerian Art piece sold. Her mixed media piece sold for $3.4M (N1.2 Billion) at Sotheby’s New York, officially breaking the record as the most expensive Nigerian art piece.

BEN ENWONU’s TUTU $1.6M


After decades of its disappearance, one of the only three paintings of Adetutu Ademiluyi by Ben Enwonwu resurfaced in 2017. The mystery and sudden disappearance of the painting caused it to attract more attention and value. The painting sold for $1.6M (N658 million) in 2018.

NJIDEKA AKUNYILI’s ‘DROWN ‘ $1M


Njideka Akunyili Crosby can easily be identified as one of the most successful Nigerian Artists. With two of her artworks on this list, it’s kind of hard to deny she is as successful and talented as some of the greatest Nigerian Artists. Her art piece ‘Drown’ sold for $1M (N400 million).

TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA ‘COMPOUND LEAF‘ $597,336


Toyin Ojih Odutola’s 2017 painting,Compound Leaf , sold for $597,336 (N246M) at Sotheby’s New York in 2019 . This sale put her at one of the three highest paying Nigerian Artists, joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Ben Enwonwu.

source: https://tushmagazine.com.ng/4-most-expensive-nigerian-art-pieces/

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by ictjobber: 10:30am On Jun 29, 2021
I prefer sculptures....

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by illicit(m): 10:45am On Jun 29, 2021
But how much does a copy cost

I like that Tutu, it shouldn't be more than 5000 on the street

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by tillaman(m): 10:50am On Jun 29, 2021
angry

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by taiocol: 1:54pm On Jun 29, 2021
illicit:
But how much does a copy cost

I like that Tutu, it shouldn't be more than 5000 on the street

Why buy copy when there's plenty original art piece available in the art market



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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by illicit(m): 3:04pm On Jun 29, 2021
taiocol:


Why buy copy when there's plenty original art piece available in the art market


You are right

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Teewhy2: 4:21pm On Jul 27, 2021
Nice works, but with the present economy situation in the country can many Nigerians buy art works

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by design113: 4:21pm On Jul 27, 2021
cool
Art has always been one thing that confused me.
Still don't know how it's valued.

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by FARA4GA: 4:22pm On Jul 27, 2021
It is well
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by stunnert(m): 4:22pm On Jul 27, 2021
Waste of money. I'd rather use that 3.4M dolls to build a multi million dollar business that will keep providing money for me and my family year in and year out.

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by tobtap: 4:22pm On Jul 27, 2021
cool
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by LearnEasy(m): 4:22pm On Jul 27, 2021
Nice art
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by OfficialGaGa(m): 4:22pm On Jul 27, 2021
I laff in spanish urhobo.... while make a list of "non living art" wen we have living art in the form of


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Lucky Igbinedion,
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Babangida Aliyu, n darling
Tinubu....


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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Nobody: 4:23pm On Jul 27, 2021
Nice masterpiece

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by DrBrainstorm(m): 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
OP like how much this one go cost? grin grin

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by drizslim(m): 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
I overlooked fine & applied arts in basic & high school to go for psychology in the uni
Now am stuck in between reality

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by GIANTPLUSHUB: 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
Thought Nike art gallery sold one too.
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by slawormiir: 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
Damnnn niggar
Isoright

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by ivolt: 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
Teewhy2:
Nice works, but with the present economy situation in the country can many Nigerians buy art works
Was there ever a time Nigerians can buy a $500,000 artwork?

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Ruggedniggaone: 4:24pm On Jul 27, 2021
Maybe na only me because I'm yet to see any reason why people are paying billions of naira for all these crap,I won't even bother to pick them up if I see them somewhere

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by tiswell(m): 4:25pm On Jul 27, 2021
I hate art paintings
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Nobody: 4:26pm On Jul 27, 2021
Beautiful.. Download, print, and frame.

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Profayo: 4:26pm On Jul 27, 2021
People that don't understand art will be wondering why they're that expensive

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by G450: 4:26pm On Jul 27, 2021
Always proud of Dot Nation ...

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by eastOFwest(m): 4:26pm On Jul 27, 2021
ictjobber:
I prefer sculptures....

Do you?

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by richmondefosa(m): 4:27pm On Jul 27, 2021
how is art valued? undecided

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Germi9: 4:27pm On Jul 27, 2021
Bush babies and Tutu are mystical
Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by oluwatunechi(m): 4:28pm On Jul 27, 2021
design113:
cool
Art has always been one thing that confused me.
Still don't know how it's valued.

Honestly iaon just get it

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Kingcalls: 4:28pm On Jul 27, 2021
Nothing northerners de contribute for this failed union

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by BabaJideAFONJA(f): 4:28pm On Jul 27, 2021
A rare painting of a yellow teeth Afonja.

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Skoonheid(f): 4:28pm On Jul 27, 2021
A man who lives with his soul and who lets his soul, rather than his brain, guide him, is better equipped to face the mysterious and supernatural things, because the soul understands these things while they bewilder the brain. The brain drags them into the quicksands of materialism.

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Re: 4 Most Expensive Nigerian Art Pieces by Learnaskill1: 4:29pm On Jul 27, 2021
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very cheap as a bonanza

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