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![Painting, Black Angel, Abiola Olabamiji](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2172171_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Sister, The Moon, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141681_1_grid.jpg)
My Sister, The Moon
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch
€2,086
![Painting, The King's Bride of Double Honor, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2102955_1_grid.jpg)
The King's Bride of Double Honor
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€3,881
![Painting, To The Wonders, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2098317_1_grid.jpg)
To The Wonders
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 152.4 x 152.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 60 x 1 inch
€3,105
![Painting, Esther, After My Mom's, Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2098296_1_grid.jpg)
Esther, After My Mom's
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo
Painting - 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch
€2,086
![Painting, Uncle Suuru, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2046000_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African princess, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2045988_1_grid.jpg)
African princess
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,396
![Painting, Beauty of the bride, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2045982_1_grid.jpg)
Beauty of the bride
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,367
![Painting, Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text), Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2040078_1_grid.jpg)
Lover's Dairy (Late Night Text)
Ayanwale Joseph Oluwafemi
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
€2,765
![Painting, Obehi (Hand of God), Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1978992_1_grid.jpg)
Obehi (Hand of God)
Barnabas Macauley
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€4,075
![Painting, Dancers III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1964238_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Joie de vivre, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1938024_1_grid.jpg)
Joie de vivre
Roland Serge Gnakabi
Painting - 133 x 85 x 1 cm Painting - 52.4 x 33.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,500
![Painting, Bimbo, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1936284_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Cup of my Love, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1936272_1_grid.jpg)
The Cup of my Love
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 137.2 x 106.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 54 x 42 x 1 inch
€4,172
![Painting, Les potes, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934982_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le rêve, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934970_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Glow 2, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934193_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Idehen, Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930509_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Idia, Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930500_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Energy, Oladimeji Alabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1926867_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Ewuare (King), Barnabas Macauley](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1899129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Glow 1, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1891653_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisterhood 1, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1787469_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Rich inside out, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1763562_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Soul Mate 1, Agbabiaka Oluwakayode](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1759308_1_grid.jpg)
Soul Mate 1
Agbabiaka Oluwakayode
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,687
![Painting, Waiting for my love, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1752177_1_grid.jpg)
Waiting for my love
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,396
![Painting, Adaeze the princess, Theophilus Chima](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1750137_1_grid.jpg)
Adaeze the princess
Theophilus Chima
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 1 inch
€4,852
![Painting, Blessings I see, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738329_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Not alone, Mayowa Esan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738326_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Solitaire 3, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738317_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Symbol of strength and beauty, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1738314_1_grid.jpg)
Symbol of strength and beauty
Kehinde Mayowa
Painting - 90.2 x 90.2 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.5 x 35.5 x 1 inch
€2,183
![Painting, Patience, Kehinde Mayowa](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1737960_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bloodline 1, Agbabiaka Oluwakayode](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1722777_1_grid.jpg)
Bloodline 1
Agbabiaka Oluwakayode
Painting - 121.9 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 40 x 1 inch
€4,464
![Painting, Banjo Players III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1331694_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Drummer IV painting from Africa, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1316922_1_grid.jpg)
The Drummer IV painting from Africa
Angu Walters
Painting - 90 x 69 x 0.1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.2 x 0 inch
€1,747
![Painting, The Drummer and Flutist 4 painting from Africa, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1315218_1_grid.jpg)
The Drummer and Flutist 4 painting from Africa
Angu Walters
Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€1,261
![Painting, All Heads Together VIII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1032216_1_grid.jpg)
All Heads Together VIII
Angu Walters
Painting - 50 x 79 x 0.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 31.1 x 0 inch
€1,067
![Painting, All Heads Together IX, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1031976_1_grid.jpg)
All Heads Together IX
Angu Walters
Painting - 46 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
€1,261
![Painting, Play the Drum IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029648_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Couple, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029645_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Triplets, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029543_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Xylophone Player IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029462_1_grid.jpg)
The Xylophone Player IV
Angu Walters
Painting - 65 x 55 x 0.1 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.7 x 0 inch
€1,164
![Painting, African Juju Society VIII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1028640_1_grid.jpg)
African Juju Society VIII
Angu Walters
Painting - 80 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
€1,844
![Painting, The Drummer XVI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1027749_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Flutist III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1027581_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Drummer XII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1026078_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Love IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025514_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Music is Love V, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1025511_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Love IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024632_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Drummer and the Flutist III, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024605_1_grid.jpg)
The Drummer and the Flutist III
Angu Walters
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
€1,456
![Painting, The Flutist VI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024056_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Water is Life IV, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024032_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Banjo Players, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024023_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Kora Player I, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1024017_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Happy Family XII, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1023153_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My Best Friend, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1023018_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Vertical, Gavin Rain](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/959880_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Joyous Candence, Godwin Arikpo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2156031_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sojourner, Morakinyo Femi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2141684_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Enemonalisa, Daniel Oguche Junior](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138555_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Association day, Morakinyo Femi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2124042_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Making a Case, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2113983_1_grid.jpg)
Making a Case
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 140 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,396
![Painting, Wouldn't You Like To Know, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2113971_1_grid.jpg)
Wouldn't You Like To Know
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 140 x 119.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 47.2 x 1 inch
€4,852
![Painting, Moment of Reflections 2, Samson Olatubosun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2105922_1_grid.jpg)
Moment of Reflections 2
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,232
![Painting, Girl in Green, Daniel Oguche Junior](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2098284_1_grid.jpg)
Girl in Green
Daniel Oguche Junior
Painting - 88.9 x 83.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35 x 33 x 1 inch
€2,474
![Painting, Ewaoluwa (The Beauty of God), Emeka Ndibam](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2091417_1_grid.jpg)
Ewaoluwa (The Beauty of God)
Emeka Ndibam
Painting - 61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 20 x 1 inch
€2,183
![Painting, Evening Groove, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2081328_1_grid.jpg)
Evening Groove
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 150.1 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€2,911
![Painting, Like that but not exactly, Switzin Twikirize](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2081325_1_grid.jpg)
Like that but not exactly
Switzin Twikirize
Painting - 119.9 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€3,881
![Painting, Moment of reflections 1, Samson Olatubosun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2039208_1_grid.jpg)
Moment of reflections 1
Samson Olatubosun
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,232
![Painting, Blue Towel 2, Olamilekan Bello](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2018022_1_grid.jpg)
Blue Towel 2
Olamilekan Bello
Painting - 99.8 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.3 x 31.3 x 1 inch
€2,135
![Painting, Adventure Story 1, Olamilekan Bello](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1993431_1_grid.jpg)
Adventure Story 1
Olamilekan Bello
Painting - 121.9 x 116.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 46 x 1 inch
€2,765
![Painting, Blue Towel 1, Olamilekan Bello](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1993419_1_grid.jpg)
Blue Towel 1
Olamilekan Bello
Painting - 99.8 x 79.5 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.3 x 31.3 x 1 inch
€2,135
![Painting, Untitled, Theophilus Madaki](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1986330_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Healer Also Needs Healing II, Ganiyat Abdulazeez](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968453_1_grid.jpg)
Healer Also Needs Healing II
Ganiyat Abdulazeez
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€3,687
![Painting, Enchantress, Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937088_1_grid.jpg)
Enchantress
Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,125
![Painting, Arike, Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1937085_1_grid.jpg)
Arike
Fatunmbi Anjolaoluwa Grace
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,134
![Painting, Sitting Pretty, Esther Obiwuru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1935384_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Journey So Far, John Ayobamidele](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930479_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Unbeatable Me, John Ayobamidele](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1930467_1_grid.jpg)
Unbeatable Me
John Ayobamidele
Painting - 89.9 x 59.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 23.6 x 1 inch
€2,717
![Painting, Positive Gaze, Esther Obiwuru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1899015_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, My sister and friend 1, Esther Obiwuru](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1892064_1_grid.jpg)
My sister and friend 1
Esther Obiwuru
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,765
![Painting, Womanhood, Tomiwa Arobieke](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1887927_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Keeper of Beauty 2, Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796985_1_grid.jpg)
Keeper of Beauty 2
Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,135
![Painting, Keeper of Beauty, Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1796979_1_grid.jpg)
Keeper of Beauty
Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
€2,135
![Painting, Lady in red, Emmanuel Aderiye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1787544_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Bond, Mariam Olubunmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1768710_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Wildflower 1, Emmanuel Aderiye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1743654_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Red, Victor Morawo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1700010_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Dada Awuru, Victor Morawo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1699851_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Wild rose 2, Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1693893_1_grid.jpg)
Wild rose 2
Osimeh Godstand Ederibhalo
Painting - 106.7 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 42 x 40 x 1 inch
€2,484
![Painting, Regal, Victor Morawo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1649130_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Lone road, Solomon Mugutso](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1555875_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Double lumière, Dramane Toloba](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138694_1_grid.jpg)
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African Painting for Sale
In the past, African art has often taken the form of statues, bas-reliefs and objects, contemporary African painting is very diverse. Closely linked to symbolism, African painting stands out because of the frequent use of very pronounced lines and perfect symmetry. Body painting is also common in African countries, but the continent is also home to wooden objects from the 10th century and bronze statues dating from the 14th century.
Today, many African works of art belong to private collectors. The importance of African artwork, which is often anonymous, is underestimated in France. However, knowledge was passed down in a very similar way to the European process: through workshops. Although workshops were perhaps more often based on familial ties in Africa than in Europe. The name of the studio is often more well-known than that of the artist. Although works of art aren't necessarily signed, artists can leave their own distinct mark on them.
Many historical works were created within the context of the ritual and religion and often the objects created would have been seen as sacred. Their primary purpose was not commercial nor aesthetic.
Contemporary art has evolved considerably in Africa, especially in countries such as South Africa, where many a number of cultural institutions and galleries have sprung up. Contemporary African paintings, often tinged with humor, can act as summaries for the problems present on the African continent, from colonization to the social and economic instability of certain countries, but they can also depict Africa as exceptional, colorful and joyful where each country has a strong and distinct culture.
Little by little, African art is regaining its place on the world art scene and collections of contemporary African art are attracting more and more attention from experts and art lovers. Some African artists to know, such as Barthelemy Toguo, Hassan Hajjaj or Chéri Samba are raising prices in fairs.
Explore the best of the African contemporary scene thanks to the selection of Artsper experts by browsing the works of Paul Akiiki, Kim Bennani, Soly Cissé, Rafiy Okefolahan, Enfant Précoce or Angu Walters.
African paintings often feature themes and motifs such as spirituality, community, nature, and daily life. These themes are often depicted through the use of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. Many African artists also incorporate traditional cultural elements, such as masks and tribal symbols, into their work.
African painting has evolved over time, with traditional styles giving way to more contemporary techniques. Notable artists in the genre include El Anatsui, William Kentridge, and Chéri Samba. These artists have helped to shape the African art scene and bring it to a global audience.
African painting often uses natural materials such as mud, clay, and plant-based pigments, while Western painting relies on synthetic materials. African artists also tend to focus on storytelling and symbolism, whereas Western art emphasizes realism and individual expression. These differences reflect cultural and historical influences on artistic traditions.