Rufus Ogundele Sold at Auction Prices

(2) NIYI OGUNDEL AFRICA ABSTRACT FIGURAL PAINTINGS

(lot of 2) Framed acrylic on paper, each signed lower right NiYi Ogundele, likely the son of Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) including: (1) Abstract Figure, signature including [20]05; (1) Abstract Blue, sight: approx 13.25"h, 16 5/8"w; overall: approx 20 3/8"h, 23.5"w, 10.15lbs Start Price: $120.00

Rufus Ogundele,  Untitled, 1995; 

Rufus Ogundele,  Nigerian 1946-1995 -  Untitled, 1995;  oil on board, signed and dated lower right 'Rufus Ogundele 1995', 82.8 x 53.5 cm (unframed)  Provenance:  private collection, Lagos  Note:  the artist studied and worked at Denis Williams's workshop in 1963 and later with Ulli and Georgina Beier at the Oshogbo School of Art. 

RUFUS OGUNDELE NIGERIAN ABSTRACT OIL 1994 CAMEL LAGOS AFRICAN B1946 D1996

Rufus Ogundele Nigerian abstract oil 1994 Camel Lagos African B1946 D1996. Emulsion paint on paper, 19.25in x 14.75in, 24.25in x 20.25in x 1.25in framed, signed titled and dated in lower margin, metal frame. Ogundele was associated with Duro Lapido, Dennis Williams, Georgina Beier, Jacob Afolabi and Solomon Wangboje. From Oshogbo and later Ife, he served as German Institution artist in residence in Bayreuth, Germany and has been compared to Nolde and Kirchner. Ref: Smithsonian Institution edu site. One of three Ogundele lots in sale. This can be deframed with frame and glass.

RUFUS OGUNDELE NIGERIAN ABSTRACT OIL 1994 AJAO LAGOS AFRICAN B1946 D1996

Rufus Ogundele Nigerian abstract oil 1994 Ajao Lagos African B1946 D1996. Emulsion paint on paper, 19.25in x 14.75in, 24.25in x 20.25in x 1.25in framed, signed titled and dated in lower margin, metal frame. Ogundele was associated with Duro Lapido, Dennis Williams, Georgina Beier, Jacob Afolabi and Solomon Wangboje. From Oshogbo and later Ife, he served as German Institution artist in residence in Bayreuth, Germany and has been compared to Nolde and Kirchner. Ref: Smithsonian Institution edu site. One of three Ogundele lots in sale. This can be deframed with frame and glass.

RUFUS OGUNDELE NIGERIAN ABSTRACT OIL 1993 FULL MOON LAGOS AFRICAN B1946 D1996

Rufus Ogundele Nigerian abstract oil 1993 Full Moon Lagos African B1946 D1996. Emulsion paint on paper, 14.75in x 19.25in, 20.25in x 24.25in x 1.25in framed, signed titled and dated in lower margin, metal frame. Ogundele was associated with Duro Lapido, Dennis Williams, Georgina Beier, Jacob Afolabi and Solomon Wangboje. From Oshogbo and later Ife, he served as German Institution artist in residence in Bayreuth, Germany and has been compared to Nolde and Kirchner. Ref: Smithsonian Institution edu site. One of three Ogundele lots in sale. This can be deframed with frame and glass.

Ogundele, Rufus: Komposition mit Maske

Rufus Ogundele 1946 Oshogbo - 1996 Composition with mask Oil on hardboard; H 60 cm, W 40 cm; signed lower right ''Rufus Ogundele''

Rufus Ogundele Oil on Board

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RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) MASKS - 1973

RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) MASKS - 1973 Signed and dated lower centre, oil on board (61cm x 61cm (24in x 24in)) Provenance: Purchased by the vendor while living in Lagos in the 1970s.

RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) CROUCHING FIGURE - 1973

RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) CROUCHING FIGURE - 1973 Signed and dated lower right, oil on board (46cm x 58.5cm (18in x 23in)) Provenance: Purchased by the vendor while living in Lagos in the 1970s.

RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) MASK - 1971

RUFUS OGUNDELE (NIGERIAN 1946-1996) MASK - 1971 Signed and dated lower right, oil on board (80cm x 61cm (31.5in x 24in)) Provenance: Purchased by the vendor while living in Lagos in the 1970s.

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) SERVANT LEADERSHIP

1991 Oil on board 26(1/8) x 32 in 66.5 x 81.5 cm Signed and dated (lower right)

Ogundele, Rufus: untitled

Rufus Ogundele 1946 Oshogbo - 1996 Nigerian painter; In 1966-68 his work was shown in a touring exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution and the Institute of Contemporary Art, London. untitled Oil on hardboard; H 77 cm, W 61 cm; signed and dated ''Rufus Ogundele 1978''

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) UNTITLED

1984 Acrylic on board 61 x 91.5 cm. (24 x 36 in.) Signed and dated (lower centre)

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) UNTITLED

1989 Oil on board 64 x 48.5 cm. (25¼ x 19 in.) Signed and dated (lower right)

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) UNTITLED

1990 Oil on board 56 x 58.5 cm. (22 x 23 in.) Signed and dated (lower right)

Ogundele Rufus, 1946-1996, Bunte Häuser

Oil on cardboard. Signed and dated lower right: Rufus ogundele, 1975. (Frame).

Rufus Ogundele, Nigerian 1946-1996- "Mask"; oil on

Rufus Ogundele, Nigerian 1946-1996- "Mask"; oil on paper, signed and dated '90 in pencil, 50x39cm Note: Ogundele had several solo exhibitions in Lagos and Germany and was part of group exhibitions across the world including in New York, London, Los Angeles, France and Austria.

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Three figures 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Three figures signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 75' (lower right) oil on board 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) 'Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos'

'Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos' oil on board 40.5 x 81cm (15 15/16 x 31 7/8in).

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Birds

Birds signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 1974' (lower right) oil on board 50.5 x 122.5cm (19 7/8 x 48 1/4in).

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) 'Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos'

'Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos' oil on board 40.5 x 81cm (15 15/16 x 31 7/8in).

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) MOTHERHOOD 1987 OIL ON

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) MOTHERHOOD 1987 OIL ON BOARD 64.8 x 63.5 cm. (25.5 x 25 in.)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Mythical figures

Mythical figures signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 1975' (lower right), oil on board 56 x 71.5cm (22 1/16 x 28 1/8in).

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Three figures 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Three figures signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 75' (lower right) oil on board 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos 15 15/16 x 31 7/8in (40.5 x 81cm)

Boats at Kuramo Waters, Lagos oil on board 15 15/16 x 31 7/8in (40.5 x 81cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Mythical figures 22 1/16 x 28 1/8in (56 x 71.5cm)

Mythical figures signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 1975' (lower right) oil on board 22 1/16 x 28 1/8in (56 x 71.5cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Birds 19 7/8 x 48 1/4in (50.5 x 122.5cm)

Birds signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 1974' (lower right) oil on board 19 7/8 x 48 1/4in (50.5 x 122.5cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Three figures 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Three figures signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele 75' (lower right) oil on board 23 13/16 x 15 15/16in (60.5 x 40.5cm)

Rufus Ogundele (Nigerian, 1946-1996) Ships at harbour

Ships at harbour signed and dated 'Rufus Ogundele '75.' (lower right) oil on board 60 x 121.1cm (23 5/8 x 47 11/16in).

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) Spiders Web, 1987

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) Orphan, 1990

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) Fulani Milk Woman, 1970

RUFUS OGUNDELE (1946-1996) Dogon Masquerader, 1970