Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994) Ibo Dance
Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994)
Ibo Dance
signed and dated 'Ibo Dance 85' (verso)
pastel and ink on black paper
45 x 24cm (17 11/16 x 9 7/16in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Lt. Col. John Etty-Leal;
Thence by descent to the current owner;
A private collection.
Lt. Col. John Etty-Leal served in the Colonial Service in Nigeria in the 1940s and 50s, where he befriended Ben Enwonwu. Enwonwu stood as godfather to Etty-Leal's son and Etty-Leal acquired many of the artist's works.
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Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.B.E (Nigerian, 1917-1994)
Ibo Dance
signed and dated 'Ibo Dance 85' (verso)
pastel and ink on black paper
45 x 24cm (17 11/16 x 9 7/16in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Lt. Col. John Etty-Leal;
Thence by descent to the current owner;
A private collection.
Lt. Col. John Etty-Leal served in the Colonial Service in Nigeria in the 1940s and 50s, where he befriended Ben Enwonwu. Enwonwu stood as godfather to Etty-Leal's son and Etty-Leal acquired many of the artist's works.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
