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Ben Enwonwu Nigerian Modernist Oil on Canvas

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Ben Enwonwu Nigerian Modernist Oil on Canvas
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Oil on canvas. Featuring a landscape scene with elephants and other animals migrating. Signed BEN ENWONWU and inscribed 1971 underneath signature. Inscribed on verso Ben Enwonwu (1917-1994) / PRov: Acquired direct from artist in 1972 by Professor Andrew Banko / Ex6: Italian Embassy Lagos. Attributed to Ben Enwonwu (1921-1994, Nigerian). 38 x 51 cm (15 x 20 inches). PROVENANCE: This lot carries limited provenance from a Private British estate