Islamic Scholars in Preparation ,
Provenance : The Collection of Dennis Duerden
The Langton Gallery, London
Private Collection
Bonhams, Modern and Contemporary African Art, London, 8 October 2020, Lot 7
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited :
Literature :
Notes : Jimoh Akolo was a founding member of the Nigerian Zaria Art Society (1958-62), along with Yusuf Grillo and Bruce Onobrakpeya. Akolo studied under the tutelage of Dennis Duerden, author of The Invisible Present and former education officer in the Nigerian Colonial Service.
The reverse of the work exhibits a label bearing the inscription Duerden JAN68 as well as a paper receipt adhered to the back from Langton Gallery dated to 19 May 1973.
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