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Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis & Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Archival pigment ink print, flush-mounted.
20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Oct 9, 2024 • Phillips
Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis & Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Archival pigment ink print, flush-mounted.
20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 67
Abdulahi Galadima with the Monkey Amiloo, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Archival pigment print, flush-mounted.
20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Oct 9, 2024 • Phillips
Abdulahi Galadima with the Monkey Amiloo, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Archival pigment print, flush-mounted.
20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 66
Mohammed Bah, Monrovia, Liberia from Boy Scouts
Archival pigment print, flush-mounted.
32 x 32 1/4 in. (81.3 x 81.9 cm)
Overall 46 5/8 x 46 5/8 in. (118.4 x 118.4 cm)
Oct 9, 2024 • Phillips
Mohammed Bah, Monrovia, Liberia from Boy Scouts
Archival pigment print, flush-mounted.
32 x 32 1/4 in. (81.3 x 81.9 cm)
Overall 46 5/8 x 46 5/8 in. (118.4 x 118.4 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 65
The Hyena Men of Abuja, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print.
60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Overall 69 7/8 x 69 7/8 in. (177.5 x 177.5 cm)
Oct 9, 2024 • Phillips
The Hyena Men of Abuja, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print.
60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Overall 69 7/8 x 69 7/8 in. (177.5 x 177.5 cm)
Oct 9, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II
Lot 64
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Loyiso Mayga, Wandise Ngcama, Lunga White, Luyanda Mzantsi, Khungsile Mdolo after their initiation ceremony, Mthatha, South Africa
Chromogenic print.
46 1/8 x 58 1/8 in. (117.2 x 147.6 cm)
Overall 48 1/2 x 60 1/4 in. (123.2 x 153 cm)
Apr 5, 2024 • Phillips
Loyiso Mayga, Wandise Ngcama, Lunga White, Luyanda Mzantsi, Khungsile Mdolo after their initiation ceremony, Mthatha, South Africa
Chromogenic print.
46 1/8 x 58 1/8 in. (117.2 x 147.6 cm)
Overall 48 1/2 x 60 1/4 in. (123.2 x 153 cm)
Apr 5, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 294
Escort Kama. Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood
Chromogenic print.
39 x 39 in. (99.1 x 99.1 cm)
Overall 46 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (118.1 x 118.1 cm)
Apr 4, 2024 • Phillips
Escort Kama. Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood
Chromogenic print.
39 x 39 in. (99.1 x 99.1 cm)
Overall 46 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (118.1 x 118.1 cm)
Apr 4, 2024
Phillips • New York
Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation
Lot 81
Motorbike rider with Amiloo, Abuja, Nigeria, 2005
archival pigment print
50.8 x 50.8 cm
Mar 27, 2024 • Bonhams
Motorbike rider with Amiloo, Abuja, Nigeria, 2005
archival pigment print
50.8 x 50.8 cm
Mar 27, 2024
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary African Art
Lot 18
David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2010
chromogenic print
82.5 x 82.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023 • Sotheby's
David Akore, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2010
chromogenic print
82.5 x 82.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023
Sotheby's
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation
Lot 72
Yaw Francis, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2009
chromogenic print
82.6 x 82.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023 • Sotheby's
Yaw Francis, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2009
chromogenic print
82.6 x 82.6 cm
Oct 25, 2023
Sotheby's
Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation
Lot 73
Alhaji Hassan with Ajasco, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria, 2007
chromogenic print
99.0 x 99.8 cm
Oct 13, 2023 • Sotheby's
Alhaji Hassan with Ajasco, Ogere-Remo, Nigeria, 2007
chromogenic print
99.0 x 99.8 cm
Oct 13, 2023
Sotheby's
Modern & Contemporary African Art
Lot 100
Al Hasan Abukari, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana
Chromogenic print.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Overall 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in. (100 x 100 cm)
Oct 11, 2023 • Phillips
Al Hasan Abukari, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana
Chromogenic print.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Overall 39 3/8 x 39 3/8 in. (100 x 100 cm)
Oct 11, 2023
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 290
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria, 2005
chromogenic print, flush-mounted on board
178.4 x 177.8 x 6.3 cm
Oct 4, 2023 • Christie's
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria, 2005
chromogenic print, flush-mounted on board
178.4 x 177.8 x 6.3 cm
Oct 4, 2023
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 89
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 176 x 176 cm (69 1/4 x 69 1/4 in.)
May 19, 2023 • Phillips
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 176 x 176 cm (69 1/4 x 69 1/4 in.)
May 19, 2023
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 77
Three Portraits from 'Looking Aside', 2003
archival pigment prints
100.0 x 80.0 cm
Mar 14, 2023 • Bonhams
Three Portraits from 'Looking Aside', 2003
archival pigment prints
100.0 x 80.0 cm
Mar 14, 2023
Bonhams
CURATED | The Collection of Cliff Fong
Lot 52
Abdullahi Mohammed with Gumu Ogere-Remo, 2007
digital print
100 x 100 cm
Nov 30, 2022 • Bonhams
Abdullahi Mohammed with Gumu Ogere-Remo, 2007
digital print
100 x 100 cm
Nov 30, 2022
Bonhams
Art Moderne & Contemporain Africain
Lot 55
Emeka Onu, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood
Chromogenic print, mounted.
101.5 x 101.5 cm (39 7/8 x 39 7/8 in.)
Nov 22, 2022 • Phillips
Emeka Onu, Enugu, Nigeria from Nollywood
Chromogenic print, mounted.
101.5 x 101.5 cm (39 7/8 x 39 7/8 in.)
Nov 22, 2022
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 81
Motorbike rider with Amiloo, Abuja, Nigeria, 2005
archival pigment print
50.8 x 50.8 cm
Oct 19, 2022 • Bonhams
Motorbike rider with Amiloo, Abuja, Nigeria, 2005
archival pigment print
50.8 x 50.8 cm
Oct 19, 2022
Bonhams
Modern & Contemporary African Art
Lot 1
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria from The Hyena & Other Men
Chromogenic print, printed later.
60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Overall 70 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (178.4 x 178.4 cm)
Oct 12, 2022 • Phillips
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria from The Hyena & Other Men
Chromogenic print, printed later.
60 x 60 in. (152.4 x 152.4 cm)
Overall 70 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (178.4 x 178.4 cm)
Oct 12, 2022
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 306
Zakaria Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana
Chromogenic print triptych, printed later.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Overall 39 1/2 x 122 1/2 in. (100.3 x 311.2 cm)
Apr 6, 2022 • Phillips
Zakaria Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana
Chromogenic print triptych, printed later.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Overall 39 1/2 x 122 1/2 in. (100.3 x 311.2 cm)
Apr 6, 2022
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 155
Nollywood Series, Mr. Enblo, Enugu, Nigeria, 2008
chromogenic print
152.4 x 152.4 cm
Apr 5, 2022 • Christie's
Nollywood Series, Mr. Enblo, Enugu, Nigeria, 2008
chromogenic print
152.4 x 152.4 cm
Apr 5, 2022
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 80
Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
digital c-print, in artist's frame
100 x 99.5 cm
Mar 9, 2022 • Christie's
Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
digital c-print, in artist's frame
100 x 99.5 cm
Mar 9, 2022
Christie's
First Open: Post-War and Contemporary Art Online
Lot 26
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007
chromogenic print, mounted on aluminium and framed
100 x 100 cm
Mar 2, 2022 • Sotheby's
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007
chromogenic print, mounted on aluminium and framed
100 x 100 cm
Mar 2, 2022
Sotheby's
Living Contemporary
Lot 47
Al Hasan, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, Permanent Error Series, 2009, 2009
chromogenic print, flush mounted on alu-dibond
81.5 x 81.5 cm
Oct 14, 2021 • Sotheby's
Al Hasan, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, Permanent Error Series, 2009, 2009
chromogenic print, flush mounted on alu-dibond
81.5 x 81.5 cm
Oct 14, 2021
Sotheby's
Modern and Contemporary African Art
Lot 90
Ibrahim Sulley, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, Permanent Error Series, 2009, 2009
chromogenic print, flush mounted on alu-dibond
81.5 x 81.5 cm
Oct 14, 2021 • Sotheby's
Ibrahim Sulley, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, Permanent Error Series, 2009, 2009
chromogenic print, flush mounted on alu-dibond
81.5 x 81.5 cm
Oct 14, 2021
Sotheby's
Modern and Contemporary African Art
Lot 91
Loyiso Mayga, Wandise Ngcama, Lunga White, Luyanda Mzantsi, Khungsile Mdolo after their initiation ceremony, Mthatha, South Africa
Chromogenic print.
34 x 42 1/2 in. (86.4 x 108 cm)
Oct 7, 2021 • Phillips
Loyiso Mayga, Wandise Ngcama, Lunga White, Luyanda Mzantsi, Khungsile Mdolo after their initiation ceremony, Mthatha, South Africa
Chromogenic print.
34 x 42 1/2 in. (86.4 x 108 cm)
Oct 7, 2021
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 225
Portrait #7, Rwanda (from the series, 1994), 2014
digital chromogenic print
88.9 x 118.4 cm
Oct 6, 2021 • Christie's
Portrait #7, Rwanda (from the series, 1994), 2014
digital chromogenic print
88.9 x 118.4 cm
Oct 6, 2021
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 149
The Hyena Men of Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 177.2 x 177.2 cm (69 3/4 x 69 3/4 in.)
May 20, 2021 • Phillips
The Hyena Men of Abuja, Lagos, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 177.2 x 177.2 cm (69 3/4 x 69 3/4 in.)
May 20, 2021
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 23
"Danielle Lawrence, United Kingdom", 2003
archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper
100 x 80 cm
Apr 20, 2021 • Bukowskis
"Danielle Lawrence, United Kingdom", 2003
archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper
100 x 80 cm
Apr 20, 2021
Bukowskis
Contemporary Art & Design 631
Lot 151
'Abdullahi Mohammad with Mainasara', Lagos, Nigeria from the series The Hyena and Other Men, 2007
Chromogenic print
98.5 x 98.5 cm
Apr 12, 2021 • Sotheby's
'Abdullahi Mohammad with Mainasara', Lagos, Nigeria from the series The Hyena and Other Men, 2007
Chromogenic print
98.5 x 98.5 cm
Apr 12, 2021
Sotheby's
50 Masterworks to Celebrate 50 Years of Sotheby’s Photographs
Lot 47
Mallam Umaru Ahmadu with Amita, Abuja, Nigeria, The Hyena Men Series, 2005
archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper
100 x 100 cm
Mar 24, 2021 • Sotheby's
Mallam Umaru Ahmadu with Amita, Abuja, Nigeria, The Hyena Men Series, 2005
archival pigment ink on cotton rag paper
100 x 100 cm
Mar 24, 2021
Sotheby's
Modern and Contemporary African Art
Lot 92
Morris Toe, Monrovia, from the series 'Boy Scouts', Liberia, 2006
pigment print
51 x 51 cm
Nov 10, 2020 • Christie's
Morris Toe, Monrovia, from the series 'Boy Scouts', Liberia, 2006
pigment print
51 x 51 cm
Nov 10, 2020
Christie's
Photographies
Lot 98
Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2010
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted on aluminum
81.2 x 81.2 cm
Oct 2, 2020 • Bonhams
Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2010
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted on aluminum
81.2 x 81.2 cm
Oct 2, 2020
Bonhams
Photographs
Lot 50
Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Lagos, Nigeria, 2005
chromogenic print
98.4 x 98.4 cm
Sep 30, 2020 • Christie's
Mallam Galadima Ahmadu with Jamis, Lagos, Nigeria, 2005
chromogenic print
98.4 x 98.4 cm
Sep 30, 2020
Christie's
Photographs
Lot 115
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 176 x 176 cm (69 1/4 x 69 1/4 in.)
Sep 25, 2020 • Phillips
Mallam Mantari Lamal with Mainasara, Nigeria from The Hyena and Other Men
Chromogenic print, mounted.
Image: 152 x 152 cm (59 7/8 x 59 7/8 in.)
Frame: 176 x 176 cm (69 1/4 x 69 1/4 in.)
Sep 25, 2020
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 66
Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error
Chromogenic print.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Jul 13, 2020 • Phillips
Aissah Salifu, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana from Permanent Error
Chromogenic print.
32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 cm)
Jul 13, 2020
Phillips • New York
Photographs
Lot 205
The Honourable Justice Unity Dow, 2005
c-print
100 x 100 cm
Jun 11, 2020 • Christie's
The Honourable Justice Unity Dow, 2005
c-print
100 x 100 cm
Jun 11, 2020
Christie's • Online
Get Art ! A 20th Century Escape
Lot 7
AL HASAN, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2009
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020 • Sotheby's
AL HASAN, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2009
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Modern and Contemporary African Art Online
Lot 93
YAKUBU AL HASAN, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2009
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020 • Sotheby's
YAKUBU AL HASAN, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2009
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Modern and Contemporary African Art Online
Lot 90
AISSAH SALIFU, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020 • Sotheby's
AISSAH SALIFU, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Modern and Contemporary African Art Online
Lot 91
ABDULAI YAHAYA, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020 • Sotheby's
ABDULAI YAHAYA, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
51 x 51 cm
Mar 27, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Modern and Contemporary African Art Online
Lot 94
ABDULAI YAHAYA, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
82 x 82 cm
Mar 27, 2020 • Sotheby's
ABDULAI YAHAYA, AGBOGBLOSHIE MARKET, ACCRA, GHANA, PERMANENT ERROR SERIES, 2010
chromogenic print
82 x 82 cm
Mar 27, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Modern and Contemporary African Art Online
Lot 92
Naasra Yeti, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana., 1976
Chromogenic print
81.3 cm
Feb 25, 2020 • Swann
Naasra Yeti, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana., 1976
Chromogenic print
81.3 cm
Feb 25, 2020
Swann • New York
Classic & Contemporary Photographs
Lot 228
Untitled, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2003
Chromogenic print
81.3 cm
Feb 25, 2020 • Swann
Untitled, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana, 2003
Chromogenic print
81.3 cm
Feb 25, 2020
Swann • New York
Classic & Contemporary Photographs
Lot 229
ALHAJI HASSAN WITH AJASCO, OGERE-REMO, NIGERIA, 2007
digital c-print
172.6 x 172.6 cm
Feb 12, 2020 • Sotheby's
ALHAJI HASSAN WITH AJASCO, OGERE-REMO, NIGERIA, 2007
digital c-print
172.6 x 172.6 cm
Feb 12, 2020
Sotheby's • London
Contemporary Art Day Auction
Lot 242
Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
Chromogenic print
100 x 99 cm
Nov 29, 2019 • Lempertz
Mohammed Rabiu with Jamis, Ibusa, Nigeria, 2007
Chromogenic print
100 x 99 cm
Nov 29, 2019
Lempertz • Cologne
30 Years of Photography at Lempertz - 30 Photographic Masterpieces
Lot 27
ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED WITH MAINASARA, LAGOS, NIGERIA 2007 (FROM GADAWAN KURA - THE HYENA MEN, SÉRIE II), 2007
chromogenic print
152.4 x 152.4 cm
Nov 8, 2019 • Sotheby's
ABDULLAHI MOHAMMED WITH MAINASARA, LAGOS, NIGERIA 2007 (FROM GADAWAN KURA - THE HYENA MEN, SÉRIE II), 2007
chromogenic print
152.4 x 152.4 cm
Nov 8, 2019
Sotheby's • Paris
Photographies
Lot 44
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007
c-print, mounted on a stand
98.5 x 98.5 cm
Nov 5, 2019 • Christie's
Abdullahi Mohammed with Mainasara, Lagos, Nigeria, 2007
c-print, mounted on a stand
98.5 x 98.5 cm
Nov 5, 2019
Christie's • Paris
Photographies
Lot 95
Ela Diggs, Monrovia, Liberia, 2006
pigment print
51 x 51 cm
Nov 5, 2019 • Christie's
Ela Diggs, Monrovia, Liberia, 2006
pigment print
51 x 51 cm
Nov 5, 2019
Christie's • Paris
Photographies
Lot 96
Green Point Common, Cape Town from Kin
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Image: 82.3 x 109.8 cm (32 3/8 x 43 1/4 in.)
Frame: 88.3 x 115.8 cm (34 3/4 x 45 5/8 in.)
Oct 25, 2019 • Phillips
Green Point Common, Cape Town from Kin
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Image: 82.3 x 109.8 cm (32 3/8 x 43 1/4 in.)
Frame: 88.3 x 115.8 cm (34 3/4 x 45 5/8 in.)
Oct 25, 2019
Phillips • London
Photographs
Lot 13
Abudulai Yahaya, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, 2010
Chromogenic print, mounted to Dibond
81.3 x 81.3 cm
Oct 17, 2019 • Swann
Abudulai Yahaya, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, 2010
Chromogenic print, mounted to Dibond
81.3 x 81.3 cm
Oct 17, 2019
Swann • Unknown
Classic & Contemporary Photographs
Lot 311
