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Kingsley Obasi — Certificate of Ownership
Kingsley Obasi

Certificate of Ownership

Kingsley Obasi's 'Certificate of Ownership' is an acrylic on canvas work that engages with concepts of ownership, authenticity, and value in the art market. The title suggests an ironic commentary on the mechanisms of art ownership and legitimation. The work reflects contemporary artistic concerns with commodification and institutional validation.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary African Auction

October 14, 2022

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 32

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Kingsley Obasi, Certificate of Ownership

Kingsley Obasi's 'Certificate of Ownership' is an acrylic on canvas work that engages with concepts of ownership, authenticity, and value in the art market. The title suggests an ironic commentary on the mechanisms of art ownership and legitimation. The work reflects contemporary artistic concerns with commodification and institutional validation.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Nigerian, Bold, African, Conceptual, Text-Based, Social Commentary, Colorful, Acrylic Canvas, Figurative, Contemporary

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