George Lilanga (1934-2005)
About the lot N° 52
Untitled (the villager), undated
Size : 64 x 22.5 x 15cm
Edition: Painted wooden sculpture
Signature: Signed Lilanga' (on the base)
Price: 2 221.76 USD
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Estimate (low-high) :
110000 KES-175000.0 KES
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Sale Title : US$ 1,200 - 2,000 Lilanga's works were inspired by the spirit world of the Makonde tribe in southern Tanzania. He began training as a sculptor in 1961, making wood carvings in the traditional Makonde style. In 1970 he moved to Dar es Salaam where he encountered the Tinga Tinga School which had a profound effect on his work. In 1978 he made his first trip to New York and the following year participated in a group exhibition of African artists in Washington. Infamous graffiti artist Keith Haring saw his paintings there and later acknowledged that this encounter had had a significant influence on his own work. Today Lilanga is one of the region's most celebrated artists and features in many important private and institutional collections of African art.
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Sale date : 08 Nov 2014
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
