Saatchi Collection to Auction Major Ibrahim Mahama Work
The Saatchi Collection, owned by UK collector Charles Saatchi, has consigned a large-scale installation by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama to Bonhams auction house in London. The piece, known as “Untitled” (2013), is made up of 11 draped coal sacks crafted from jute fibre and is estimated to sell for £30,000 to £50,000.
This artwork, currently showcased on Charles Saatchi’s website, will be featured in the Modern and contemporary art sale at Bonhams on October 16. Originally exhibited in the show “Pangaea: New Art from Africa to Latin America” at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the piece is on display at Bonhams until August 29.
Helene Love-Allotey, head of Bonhams’ Modern and contemporary African Art Department, expressed admiration for Mahama’s work, highlighting his early interest in recycling and repurposing textiles. Mahama’s previous piece, “AJ-10100” (2013-14), a single coal sack artwork, sold for £17,920 (with fees) at Bonhams last year.
Ibrahim Mahama is renowned for his massive tapestries made from sewn-together jute sacks that he drapes over buildings. These striking installations have adorned various structures in Ghana and international art events, showcasing Mahama’s exploration of trade networks and post-independence Ghana.
The Saatchi Collection has recently sold other works, including Stella Vine’s painting “Hi Paul Can You Come Over?” (2003) at Roseberys auction house. The Saatchi Gallery in King’s Road continues to display a diverse range of artworks, with current exhibitions like “Homelessness: Reframed” featuring works by prominent artists. The gallery’s early exhibitions, drawing from Saatchi’s collection, have included shows like “The Revolution Continues: New Art from China.”
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