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Alexandre JACOVLEFF (1887–1938), portrait of a young African man
Located in Paris, FR
Drawings & Paintings of the Far East. In 1924, he became the official painter of the Black Cruise
Category

1920s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Alexandre JACOVLEFF (1887–1938), portrait of a young African man
Alexandre JACOVLEFF (1887–1938), portrait of a young African man

Alexandre Jacovleff
Alexandre JACOVLEFF (1887–1938), portrait of a young African man, 1925

$17,800
Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This expressive painting by Francis William Edmunds offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century
Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry"
Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry"

Francis William Edmunds
Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry", c. 1840s

$18,000
Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
So many memories, thoughts, and feelings we never want to forget—they refuse to fade away. In this place, the clock does not tick; everything is suspended in time. It is as if the w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa
Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa

Daniel Owoeye
Quiet Vessel - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Africa, 2025

$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Fashionista 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fashionista 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Fashionista 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Emmanuel Daniel
Fashionista 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2025

$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a reflection of the world I grew up in and the memories that continue to shape my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People
Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People

Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People, 2025

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Before the Leap - 21st Century, Contemporary Portrait, Figurative, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ademola Ajayi (b. 1996, Oyo, Nigeria) is a contemporary Nigerian artist whose practice combines oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Before the Leap - 21st Century, Contemporary Portrait, Figurative, Women, Africa
Before the Leap - 21st Century, Contemporary Portrait, Figurative, Women, Africa

Ademola Clement Ajayi
Before the Leap - 21st Century, Contemporary Portrait, Figurative, Women, Africa, 2025

$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Nuance 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa People, Blue
By Ajegbomogun Damilola
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
emotions are not always straightforward but are layered with depth and nuance. This painting encourages us
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nuance 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa People, Blue
Nuance 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa People, Blue

Ajegbomogun Damilola
Nuance 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa People, Blue, 2025

$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This striking work explores African cultural identity as both personal and collective memory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women
Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women

Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Genesis 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Culture Africa Women, 2025

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
By Paul Zimmerman
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil on artist's board, late 20th century, signed "P. Zimmerman" lower right; [Sight: 8 1/2" x 20 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

Paul Zimmerman
Social Realist Street Scene of Youth at Play (African American)

$2,200
Confident Gesture - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
stage. This painting captures the essence of confidence, making a powerful statement through subtle yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

Confident Gesture - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men
Confident Gesture - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men

Ibrahim Omiyera
Confident Gesture - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Men, 2023

$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Boss Madam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. His beautiful paintings explore the themes: The interpretation of the expression, BEYOND BEAUTY, PEACE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Boss Madam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Boss Madam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Babatunde Adeogun
Boss Madam - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2024

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Looking Forward - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. His beautiful paintings explore the themes: The interpretation of the expression, BEYOND BEAUTY, PEACE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Looking Forward - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Looking Forward - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Babatunde Adeogun
Looking Forward - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2024

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting titled “Attitude” captures the very ‘essence’ of his subjects who they are and what
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion

Gobe Joseph
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion, 2024

$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
South African Contemporary Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Freedom
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

South African Contemporary Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Freedom

Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
South African Contemporary Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Freedom, 2021

$2,610
South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Own Sensuality
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Own Sensuality

Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value Her Own Sensuality, 2022

$2,610
Black Woman From Kuta - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
a Bachelor's certificate in Art from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as a painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black Woman From Kuta - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa
Black Woman From Kuta - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa

Aba Linus
Black Woman From Kuta - 21st Century. Contemporary, Figurative Modern, Africa, 2024

$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
studied Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. His works are reflections of his beliefs, culture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

Faith Gbadero
African Woman 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black, 2025

$680 Sale Price
20% Off
African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
studied Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. His works are reflections of his beliefs, culture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black
African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black

Faith Gbadero
African Woman 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, People, Black, 2025

$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Garment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
State. His medium of expression over the years has been oil color on canvas. He is influenced by his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Garment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Red Garment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa

Meshach Charity
Red Garment 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa, 2025

$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Ojurin Fadeyi (Yaba) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Street View
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
emotional depth and innovative style. Specializing in expressionism and abstract paintings, Azeez’s current
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ojurin Fadeyi (Yaba) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Street View
Ojurin Fadeyi (Yaba) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Street View

Azeez Muritadoh
Ojurin Fadeyi (Yaba) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Street View, 2024

$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Cheetahs in a sunny African landscape, Willem Sternberg de Beer
Located in GB
An evocative oil on canvas piece, capturing the warm, vibrant essence of the African wilderness
Category

Late 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Cheetahs in a sunny African landscape, Willem Sternberg de Beer
Two Cheetahs in a sunny African landscape, Willem Sternberg de Beer

Willem Sternberg de Beer
Two Cheetahs in a sunny African landscape, Willem Sternberg de Beer

$8,763 Sale Price
20% Off
19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa
By Continental School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Continental, 19th Century oil on canvas, framed Monogrammed 'WM' and dated '1868' lower right
Category

19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa
19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa

Continental School
19thC. Figures Hunting Classical Ruins Mountainous Sunset Landscape North Africa, 19th Century

$4,929
"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism
Located in New York, NY
Spencer Hodge (British, b. 1943) African Elephant Walking Oil on canvas 38 x 50 1/2 inches Signed
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism
"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism

Spencer Hodge
"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism

$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Monkeys in the Groove 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkeys in the Groove 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Monkeys in the Groove 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Monkeys in the Groove 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa, 2022

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Monkeys in the Groove 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkeys in the Groove 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Monkeys in the Groove 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa, 2022

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Monkeys in the Groove 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkeys in the Groove 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa

Abiodun Nafiu Azeez
Monkeys in the Groove 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Animals, Africa, 2022

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Nothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa
Nothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa

Busari Adewale
Nothing is Impossible - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, 2024

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Serengeti Dawn - Jan Coutts, Wildlife, African, animals, elephant, rain, silver
By Jan Coutts
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
of one of Africa’s most iconic creatures during the wet season in the Serengeti. For elephants, this
Category

2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Silver

Serengeti Dawn - Jan Coutts, Wildlife, African, animals, elephant, rain, silver

Jan Coutts
Serengeti Dawn - Jan Coutts, Wildlife, African, animals, elephant, rain, silver, 2024

$10,269
Moremi -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Historic, African Woman, Acrylic
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
captivating painting named after the legendary Yoruba queen, Moremi Ajasoro, renowned for her courage and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Moremi -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Historic, African Woman, Acrylic
Moremi -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Historic, African Woman, Acrylic

Daniel Owoeye
Moremi -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Historic, African Woman, Acrylic, 2023

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
representation of black identity, which transcends conventional series of canvas oil paintings to celebrate the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern
Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern

Lawrence Amoo
Strong Beauty -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women Hair, Modern, 2023

$4,000 Sale Price
29% Off
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban The painting
Category

1990s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban

Purvis Young
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban, c. 1990s

$55,000
Barbershop Designs , Kumasi, Accra, Ghana, Jah Bless, African Hair Styles, Folk
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
contemporary African Folk Art, painted on plywood and overflowing with vibrant life and humor.
Category

1990s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Barbershop Designs , Kumasi, Accra, Ghana, Jah Bless, African Hair Styles, Folk
Barbershop Designs , Kumasi, Accra, Ghana, Jah Bless, African Hair Styles, Folk

Joe Addai
Barbershop Designs , Kumasi, Accra, Ghana, Jah Bless, African Hair Styles, Folk, Circa 1990

$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Lost of Value - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, African Currency, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. (Issues b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Lost of Value - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, African Currency, Modern
Lost of Value - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, African Currency, Modern

Abdulateef Salaudeen
Lost of Value - 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, African Currency, Modern, 2023

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Two unfinished studies of African women
Located in Haaltert, BE
Two (2) unfinished studies of African women. Oil painting and pencil on hardboard. Anonymous. Circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Tribal Paintings

Materials

Paint

Two unfinished studies of African women
Two unfinished studies of African women

Two unfinished studies of African women

$984 / set
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
style inspired by imagined events and the history of Africa and the New World. Paintings by African
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting

Emilio Cruz
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie Clyde Painting

$2,800
Allegory of Africa - 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Africa is a stunning oil painting on copper, inspired by Adriaen Collaert’s engravings of the Four
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Copper

Allegory of Africa - 16th century
Allegory of Africa - 16th century

Allegory of Africa - 16th century

$53,165 Sale Price
20% Off
The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century
By Bernard Gribble
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century BERNARD FINEGAN GRIBBLE
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century
The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century

Bernard Gribble
The Knights Of Malta Crusades Off The Barbary Coast, Africa\, 19th Century

$6,846
Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women

Sola Ojo
Silent Gaze -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women, 2024

$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women

Sola Ojo
Soul Adorned -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women, 2024

$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Have Faith In Her Abilities
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Have Faith In Her Abilities

Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
South African Art by G. T. Zeeman - She Learned To Have Faith In Her Abilities, 2022

$2,610
Devil: No Horns, Burning in Hell, African American Harlem Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
In a 1971 interview with Ebony Magazine, Alvin Hollinsworth commented on his African Jesus Christ
Category

1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Devil: No Horns, Burning in Hell, African American Harlem Renaissance
Devil: No Horns, Burning in Hell, African American Harlem Renaissance

Alvin Hollinsworth
Devil: No Horns, Burning in Hell, African American Harlem Renaissance, 1970 circa

$30,000
French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore
Located in Woodbury, CT
French North African early 20th-century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore with their daily
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore
French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore

Andre Louis Maxim Humbert
French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore, Circa 1900

$195,000
Yemaya Descembarcar(Yemaya Ashore) blues seaside West african religious
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the subject of this work is Yemaya orisha or saint of the seven oceans . Her colors are blue and white and she exudes great power and love.
Category

2010s Feminist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Yemaya Descembarcar(Yemaya Ashore) blues seaside West african religious
Yemaya Descembarcar(Yemaya Ashore) blues seaside West african religious

Stephen Basso
Yemaya Descembarcar(Yemaya Ashore) blues seaside West african religious, 2012

$4,200
My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
My Steezz "Steez" = composure + values + identity + inner Standard - something unbending, no matter the storm. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa
My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa

Daniel Owoeye
My Steeze - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Africa, 2025

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women

Emmanuel Daniel
Black And Yellow - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, 2025

$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
journey of visual pleasure using his unique stylized painting employing acrylic, oil, charcoal, and pastel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People
Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People

Morakinyo Femi
Disco Night - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Party, Love, People, 2023

$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative

Oladire Araireoluwa
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, 2025

$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative

Oladire Araireoluwa
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow of Africa 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, 2025

$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
"Hippopotami" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, African Safari, Realism Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Hippopotami, 1990 Signed lower right Oil on gesso board 12 x 16 inches Aaron Bohrod's
Category

1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Hippopotami" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, African Safari, Realism Still Life
"Hippopotami" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, African Safari, Realism Still Life

Aaron Bohrod
"Hippopotami" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, African Safari, Realism Still Life, 1990

$6,000
Serengeti Trio -Jan Coutts, Cheetah, Wildlife, Gold, African, animals, Sprinting
By Jan Coutts
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
the African plains are inspired by her travels to the Serengeti & Ngorongoro conservation areas of
Category

2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Serengeti Trio -Jan Coutts, Cheetah, Wildlife, Gold, African, animals, Sprinting
Serengeti Trio -Jan Coutts, Cheetah, Wildlife, Gold, African, animals, Sprinting

Jan Coutts
Serengeti Trio -Jan Coutts, Cheetah, Wildlife, Gold, African, animals, Sprinting, 2024

$5,408
Regal -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Queen Life
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
known for their distinctive use of oil paint and charcoal pencil. Currently based in Lagos, Omiyera's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil

Regal -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Queen Life
Regal -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Queen Life

Ibrahim Omiyera
Regal -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women, Queen Life, 2021

$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Drumming Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Music, Men, Africa Drum
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist based in Lagos, Nigeria, Mayowa's work transcends traditional mediums, as he primarily employs oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Drumming Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Music, Men, Africa Drum
Drumming Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Music, Men, Africa Drum

Mayowa Adekile
Drumming Soul - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Music, Men, Africa Drum, 2024

$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
South African Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value The Beauty Of The Moment
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

South African Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value The Beauty Of The Moment

Grady Tomlinson Zeeman
South African Art by G.T. Zeeman - She Learned To Value The Beauty Of The Moment, 2022

$3,322
Petite Marchande de Banane - Orientalist, North African Girl Selling Bananas
By Charles Zacharie Landelle
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Orientalist painting - The Framed size: 47 inches x 34.5 inches. Magnificent ornate
Category

1880s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Petite Marchande de Banane - Orientalist, North African Girl Selling Bananas
Petite Marchande de Banane - Orientalist, North African Girl Selling Bananas

Charles Zacharie Landelle
Petite Marchande de Banane - Orientalist, North African Girl Selling Bananas, 1880

$45,000
African Tribal Portrait of a man Sadhu, Varanesi , red orange, traditional
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sadhu, Varanesi' a highly detailed portrait painting of a tribal African black man with jewellery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

African Tribal Portrait of a man Sadhu, Varanesi , red orange, traditional
African Tribal Portrait of a man Sadhu, Varanesi , red orange, traditional

Ignacio Trelis
African Tribal Portrait of a man Sadhu, Varanesi , red orange, traditional

$14,500
Grandma With Pearl Earring -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil

Grandma With Pearl Earring -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women
Grandma With Pearl Earring -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women

Agboola Oladapo
Grandma With Pearl Earring -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, 2023

$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Dear Onyeka - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Mixed Media
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Dear Onyeka - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Mixed Media
Dear Onyeka - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Mixed Media

Agboola Oladapo
Dear Onyeka - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa Women, Mixed Media, 2024

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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African Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of african oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of contemporary, Impressionist or Expressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 142 contemporary, 47 Impressionist, 42 abstract, 38 modern and 29 Expressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the african oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Bai (Carl Karni-Bain), Andrew Turner, Karnish Art, Carole Garland and Calo Carratalá took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are African Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for african oil paintings we offer is $2,984, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $7,950,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color? 

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About African Oil Paintings
  • How do you maintain oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • What is abstract oil painting?
    1 Answer
    Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • How do I identify an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Who is the father of oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • When was oil paint invented?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • What makes an oil painting valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • How much do oil paintings cost?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • Do oil paintings darken over time?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • How can I tell if an oil painting is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • How much are oil paintings worth?
    1 Answer
    La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • How do I find an artist of oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • How do I find the artist of an oil painting?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Does sunlight affect oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • Can you use oil paint on wood?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • Did Dali use oil paint?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell how old an oil painting is?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Where is the largest oil painting in the world?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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