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Malick SidibeNuit de Noel1963
1963
$35,934.22
£26,879.34
€30,000
CA$49,515.63
A$54,429.74
CHF 28,575.36
MX$647,208.74
NOK 366,972.50
SEK 334,272.29
DKK 228,631.11
About the Item
Why this Malick Sidibé photograph is an excellent investment
This photograph by Malick Sidibé is not simply beautiful.
It is historically grounded, culturally central, and financially sound.
1.
Malick Sidibé is a blue-chip figure in African art
Sidibé is not an emerging name, nor a temporary trend.
He is one of the very few African photographers fully canonized by Western art history.
Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, Venice Biennale (2007)
Works held in the collections of MoMA, Tate Modern, Fondation Cartier, Centre Pompidou
A consistent presence in major international auctions (Sotheby's, Christie's)
This translates into structural demand, not speculation.
2.
An iconic and immediately recognizable image
This scene - two young people dancing, intimacy, style, freedom - represents Sidibé at his purest.
It is not a marginal or secondary work:
it captures Bamako in the 1960s,
speaks to African modernity,
conveys joy, elegance, and a forward-looking spirit.
Iconic works are those that retain value over time, precisely because they remain recognizable across generations.
3.
Vintage photography is the strongest segment
Within Sidibé's market, vintage prints are the works that:
show the strongest long-term growth,
resist market volatility,
are actively sought by museums and serious collectors.
This is not merely an image, but an original historical document, inherently irreplaceable.
4.
A mature market with further upside
Unlike over-inflated contemporary names:
Sidibé's production is finite (he passed away in 2016),
authentic works are increasingly scarce,
institutional demand continues to grow, particularly outside Europe.
This is the core investment logic:
scarcity + reputation + historical relevance = long-term stability.
5.
Intelligent portfolio diversification
Collectors focused exclusively on contemporary painting are exposed to cyclical risk.
A historical photograph by Sidibé:
lowers overall portfolio volatility,
integrates seamlessly into high-level collections,
remains liquid on the international market.
This is an artwork you can resell, not a decorative object.
In summary
✔ Historically established artist
✔ Iconic work
✔ Limited supply
✔ International demand
✔ Cultural significance with economic resilience
This photograph does not promise miracles.
It offers stability, prestige, and long-term value-exactly what a serious investment should deliver.
- Creator:Malick Sidibe (1936, Malian)
- Creation Year:1963
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:unicaPrice: $35,934
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- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2924217357172
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