
The Bird Seller: Are You Listening
2021
A vibrant oil painting by British artist Lubaina Himid depicting a figure engaged in the act of selling birds, rendered in her characteristic bold, flat planes of color and pattern. The work continues Himid's longstanding exploration of Black identity, storytelling, and the dynamics of exchange and communication. Rich decorative elements and a sense of theatrical narrative invite the viewer into a layered conversation about visibility, listening, and presence.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 2021.
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale
June 27, 2002
Estimate: $300,000 – $500,000
Sold: $381,000
Lot 3
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