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![Painting, La curiosité, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934967_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les immigrants, Roland Serge Gnakabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1934964_1_grid.jpg)
Les immigrants
Roland Serge Gnakabi
Painting - 89 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 35 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$2,528
![Painting, Gele 2, Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1672068_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, In love (6), Oluwafemi Afolabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1672059_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Balade de sirène, Francklin Mbungu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1523400_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Face Totem 6, Themanfromthefuture Urano](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1141584_1_grid.jpg)
Face Totem 6
Themanfromthefuture Urano
Painting - 30 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
$230
![Painting, Yetunde (Reincarnation), Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153349_1_grid.jpg)
Yetunde (Reincarnation)
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$9,000
![Painting, Babatunde (Reincarnation), Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2153346_1_grid.jpg)
Babatunde (Reincarnation)
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$9,000
![Painting, Échos de Vies Écrites, Ibrahima Sory Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2076909_1_grid.jpg)
Échos de Vies Écrites
Ibrahima Sory Diallo
Painting - 75 x 55 x 3 cm Painting - 29.5 x 21.7 x 1.2 inch
$747
![Painting, Wiyaala (The Doer), Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1963419_1_grid.jpg)
Wiyaala (The Doer)
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$9,000
![Painting, Learn, unlearn and relearn Africa, Orioye Bukola](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955382_1_grid.jpg)
Learn, unlearn and relearn Africa
Orioye Bukola
Painting - 91.4 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 48 x 1 inch
$9,000
![Painting, Nature Call 1, Achike MiracleAnayo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1911501_1_grid.jpg)
Nature Call 1
Achike MiracleAnayo
Painting - 182.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 72 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,500
![Painting, Genuine Society, Kofi Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1898733_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Osubare, Segun Phillips](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1794561_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Life Under Bridge 2, Segun Phillips](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1794543_1_grid.jpg)
Life Under Bridge 2
Segun Phillips
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$4,000
![Painting, King be shaved, James Ogamba Tochukwu](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2142526_1_grid.jpg)
King be shaved
James Ogamba Tochukwu
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 inch
$2,500
![Painting, 3D génération, CasziB Casimir Bationo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2137170_1_grid.jpg)
3D génération
CasziB Casimir Bationo
Painting - 146 x 140 x 2.5 cm Painting - 57.5 x 55.1 x 1 inch
$8,042
![Painting, How to unfold your love, Phyllis Viola Boyd](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1968486_1_grid.jpg)
How to unfold your love
Phyllis Viola Boyd
Painting - 152.4 x 91.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 36 x 2 inch
$5,860
![Painting, Desires 1, Esinulo Chiamaka Praise Chiamaka Praise](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1936539_1_grid.jpg)
Desires 1
Esinulo Chiamaka Praise Chiamaka Praise
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,290
![Painting, Desires 3, Esinulo Chiamaka Praise Chiamaka Praise](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1912257_1_grid.jpg)
Desires 3
Esinulo Chiamaka Praise Chiamaka Praise
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$3,300
![Painting, Kouman, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138509_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Gbakab, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138508_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Jassa, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138505_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Koko, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138503_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Agbara Abo (Feminine Quality), Oladimeji Alabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1969653_1_grid.jpg)
Agbara Abo (Feminine Quality)
Oladimeji Alabi
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$7,500
![Painting, Afobaje (King maker), Oladimeji Alabi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1969599_1_grid.jpg)
Afobaje (King maker)
Oladimeji Alabi
Painting - 101.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 40.1 x 36 x 1 inch
$5,500
![Painting, Décalé, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1955319_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Le Petit du Centre, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1941726_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les Ancêtres, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1939044_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Jardin, Ingrid Matysiack](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1906698_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Gnebro, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1845489_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Nimrod Hanai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1692945_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Nimrod Hanai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1692918_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Nimrod Hanai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1692900_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Untitled, Nimrod Hanai](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1689252_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Turtles, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090266_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Many Guinea-hen, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090209_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Once upon a time, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090197_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African Doe, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1090068_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Three dancers, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1089435_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African World, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1089180_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La nuit du bleu, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1089114_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Big bird, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1088949_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, African chicken, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1088904_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Daureu vert et rouge, Eric Tournaire](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1088844_1_grid.jpg)
Daureu vert et rouge
Eric Tournaire
Painting - 31 x 23 x 0.2 cm Painting - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$551
![Painting, All Heads Together VI, Angu Walters](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1029054_1_grid.jpg)
All Heads Together VI
Angu Walters
Painting - 107 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 42.1 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
$2,800
![Painting, Violine queens, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180979_1_grid.jpg)
Violine queens
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,961
![Painting, Waiting for Love II, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2180943_1_grid.jpg)
Waiting for Love II
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,961
![Painting, Dance with me, Philip Letsu Komla](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176758_1_grid.jpg)
Dance with me
Philip Letsu Komla
Painting - 150 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 59.1 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$8,961
![Painting, Diamond in the rough, Damilola Olusegun](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1966383_1_grid.jpg)
Diamond in the rough
Damilola Olusegun
Painting - 152.4 x 127 x 2.5 cm Painting - 60 x 50 x 1 inch
$5,500
![Painting, Beautiful people, Solomon Mugutso](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1555899_1_grid.jpg)
Beautiful people
Solomon Mugutso
Painting - 190 x 150 x 0.1 cm Painting - 74.8 x 59.1 x 0 inch
$7,732
![Painting, The River Ancestors, Solomon Mugutso](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1555893_1_grid.jpg)
The River Ancestors
Solomon Mugutso
Painting - 110 x 140 x 0.1 cm Painting - 43.3 x 55.1 x 0 inch
$7,181
![Painting, Chanel, Richard Boigeol](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/803193_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Masque Africain, Richard Boigeol](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/797859_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Oiseau de mauvaise augure, William Bakaïmo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138719_1_grid.jpg)
Oiseau de mauvaise augure
William Bakaïmo
Painting - 119 x 129 x 4 cm Painting - 46.9 x 50.8 x 1.6 inch
$6,687
![Painting, Les grands voyageurs, Christophe Sawadogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138715_1_grid.jpg)
Les grands voyageurs
Christophe Sawadogo
Painting - 125 x 165 x 4 cm Painting - 49.2 x 65 x 1.6 inch
$8,617
![Painting, Le baiser, William Bakaïmo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138712_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Awa, Christophe Sawadogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138685_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, L'envole du passé, Ibrahima Barry](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2077104_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, After a Long Day 3, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2007234_1_grid.jpg)
After a Long Day 3
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 165.1 x 147.3 x 2.5 cm Painting - 65 x 58 x 1 inch
$6,100
![Painting, Royalty, Kofi Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/972168_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Twist of Her, Kofi Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/972147_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Her Feelings, Kofi Agorsor](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/972126_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Mapan, Rackel Messe a bidias](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2175838_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Les 4 Visages, Well Rimo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1845627_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, La mâchoire de Grond, Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1733115_1_grid.jpg)
La mâchoire de Grond
Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya
Painting - 150 x 250 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 98.4 x 1.2 inch
$11,489
![Painting, 5:30, Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1733106_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, I also, want to profit, Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1733094_1_grid.jpg)
I also, want to profit
Kevin-Ademola Sangosanya
Painting - 140 x 210 x 5 cm Painting - 55.1 x 82.7 x 2 inch
$11,489
![Painting, On est ensemble, Koffi Mounou Désiré](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1510095_1_grid.jpg)
On est ensemble
Koffi Mounou Désiré
Painting - 114 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 44.9 x 31.5 x 2 inch
$3,217
![Painting, Le Guide, Koffi Mounou Désiré](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1508787_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Double, CasziB Casimir Bationo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2138690_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Deux Têtes, Jaber El Mahjoub](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2090118_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Life Happens For Us, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2007267_1_grid.jpg)
Life Happens For Us
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,500
![Painting, Life is too short to not Shawarma, Eyitayo Alagbe](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1987221_1_grid.jpg)
Life is too short to not Shawarma
Eyitayo Alagbe
Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,500
![Painting, Survive, Harouna Ouedraogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1414686_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, The Fighter, Harouna Ouedraogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1344411_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fish and cat, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994247_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Fisherman, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994244_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Cat and bird, Sargis Zaqaryan](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1994241_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Taxi de Conakry, Alphou Diallo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1759734_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Wandering Thoughts, Ogunniyi Oluwatosin](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1722045_1_grid.jpg)
Wandering Thoughts
Ogunniyi Oluwatosin
Painting - 121.9 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 36 x 1 inch
$3,300
![Painting, Love is blind, Kayava](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1121715_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Excursion, Harouna Ouedraogo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/857514_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, I Tried This On, Lord Ohene](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2204985_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, By Heart, Oyeleye Feranmi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193818_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Blue is Cool, Negro Are Cool, Ashola'sa Daniel](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1690314_1_grid.jpg)
Blue is Cool, Negro Are Cool
Ashola'sa Daniel
Painting - 121.9 x 121.9 x 2.5 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1 inch
$2,900
![Painting, Crusader 2, Daniel Owoeye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205155_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Crusader 2, Daniel Owoeye](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2205149_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Musicienne jouant avec une poêle, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176927_1_grid.jpg)
Musicienne jouant avec une poêle
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,676
![Painting, Femme qui nage sur un lit, Victorien Bazo](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2176924_1_grid.jpg)
Femme qui nage sur un lit
Victorien Bazo
Painting - 90 x 70 x 5 cm Painting - 35.4 x 27.6 x 2 inch
$3,676
![Painting, Cooperate Bodies 3, Boris Anje](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2160944_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Sisterhood 2, Olomola Tobi](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1761129_1_grid.jpg)
![Painting, Feelings, Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1649709_1_grid.jpg)
Feelings
Hezekiah Oyejide Obidare
Painting - 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 inch
$4,050
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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.