BEN ENWONWU | From Negritude of 1971

Sotheby's is grateful to Oliver Enwonwu, Executive Director of the The Ben Enwonwu Foundation and Director of Omenka Gallery for his assistance in cataloguing lots 46-49

By direct descent to the present owner

Please note that this work is framed, mounted and glazed. Please note that the work is loose within its frame and would benefit from being reframed. There are surface marks as well as foxing throughout the work as well as extensive staining due to exposure to moisture which has permeated into the paint layers. There are areas of loss to both the paper and paint surface visible along the lower framing edge, the largest area being within the lower left hand corner of the work where the paper meets the mount. There is also a pinhole to the lower centre of the work and a further area of loss behind the central figures thigh, as is visible in the catalogue illustration. The paper exhibit slight warping.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."