Figurative Art

Based on the human figure and the real world, Figurative Art covers a broad range of styles. artnet Auctions provides exceptional prices for Figurative Art, including a record US$12,650 for Kara Walker's 1990 ink on paper, Untitled, sold on November 4, 2010.

At the opposite spectrum of Abstract Art is Figurative Art, which is based on the human figure and reality. With strong references to the real world, Figurative Art is associated with the historical and the classical, but now young contemporary artists are also producing exciting representational art.

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  • Malick Sidibé: Au bord du fleuve Niger, 1976

    Silver Print, Gelatin silver print on Baryte paper

    Current Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 11 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:26 a.m. (EST)
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  • Uche Okeke: Okeke-Okpuladike and his Obu, 1961

    Conté, on paper

    Opening Bid
    US$7,500
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 22 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:37 a.m. (EST)
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  • Valente-Ngwenya Malangatana: Woman and Child, 1970

    Oil, on canvas.

    Opening Bid
    US$13,500
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 24 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:39 a.m. (EST)
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  • Uche Okeke: Beggar, 1963

    Charcoal, on paper

    Opening Bid
    US$8,500
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 27 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:42 a.m. (EST)
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  • Malick Sidibé: Les amis Peuhls, 1972

    Silver Print, Gelatin silver print on Baryte paper

    Opening Bid
    US$1,500
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 30 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 11:45 a.m. (EST)
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  • Bruce Onobrakpeya: Man and Two Wives, 2012

    Serigraph / Screenprint

    Opening Bid
    US$2,000
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 45 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:00 p.m. (EST)
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  • Zwelethu Mthethwa: The Dream (from the Wedding Series), 1995

    Pastel, on Paper

    Opening Bid
    US$4,900
    End Time
    1 day, 10 hours, 57 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:12 p.m. (EST)
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  • Osi Audu: Head VI, Baba Alawo, 1996

    Graphite, Pastel, on paper

    Opening Bid
    US$3,000
    End Time
    1 day, 11 hours, 0 minute
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:15 p.m. (EST)
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  • William Kentridge: Nose on a horse projection, 2010

    Aquatint, Photogravure, sugarlift with drypoint and burnishing

    Current Bid
    US$4,100
    End Time
    1 day, 11 hours, 3 minutes
    Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:18 p.m. (EST)
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