Lot 61 · Modern & Contemporary African Art
Wooden doors depicting the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ: commissioned by the Cathedral Church of Christ 284.5 x 167.6 x 7.5cm (112 x 66 x 2 15/16in).
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- Estimate
- £30,000–£40,000 hammer ≈ $37,001–$49,334
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Modern & Contemporary African Art, London, New Bond Street · 3 October 2019
- Record ID
- TB-2026-740067
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Demas Nwoko, Wooden doors depicting the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ: commissioned by the Cathedral Church of Christ 284.5 x 167.6 x 7.5cm (112 x 66 x 2 15/16in). Bonhams, 3 Oct 2019, lot 61. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-740067.
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Demas Nwoko, Wooden doors depicting the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ: commissioned by the Cathedral Church of Christ 284.5 x 167.6 x 7.5cm (112 x 66 x 2 15/16in). Bonhams, 3 Oct 2019, lot 61. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-740067.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demas Nwoko | Wooden doors depicting the Crucifixion and Resurrection of C | $33,214 | Bonhams, Mar 2022 | |
| Demas Nwoko | Terracotta Figure 46 x 21 x 14cm (18 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2in). | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Abdoulaye Diarrassouba "aboudia" | Untitled (unframed) | Bonhams, Mar 2023 | ||
| Abdoulaye Diarrassouba "aboudia" | Abdoulaye Diarrassouba "Aboudia" (Côte d'Ivoire, né en 1983) | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.b.e | Dancer, 1958 (framed) | Bonhams, Mar 2023 | ||
| Demas Nwoko | 'Adam and Eve' | Bonhams, May 2016 | ||
| Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu M.b.e | Moonlight Masquerade, 1943 (framed) | Bonhams, Mar 2023 | ||
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The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.