7th May, 2025 12:00
Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art
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SODIQ ABIOLA (NIGERIAN B.1995)
LOST HERITAGE I
signed and dated SODIQ A.O / 25/5/18 centre right
oil on canvas
152 x 91.5cm; 59 3/4 x 36in
158 x 98.5cm; 62 1/4 x 38 3/4in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, Isle of Wight
A native of Isale Ijeun in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Sodiq Abiola was born in Lagos, and grew up in Mafoluku, Oshodi. As a child of the early 2000s, he lived the times which preceded the internet age in Nigeria.
His exposure to Supa Strikas comics began his love for recreating the comic characters. This immediately led to his early love for drawing human figures, specifically portraits. Nurtured by his secondary school teacher, Francis Kemonah, he went on on to study painting in the University of Lagos, graduating with a BA in Fine Art.
Influenced by past and present masters, Abiola’s works are culturally influenced, as he strives to tell the traditional stories that are less talked about. Pushing the narrative of cultural enlightenment. He has his paintings in numerous private collections, notably the OYASAF collection.
LOST HERITAGE I
signed and dated SODIQ A.O / 25/5/18 centre right
oil on canvas
152 x 91.5cm; 59 3/4 x 36in
158 x 98.5cm; 62 1/4 x 38 3/4in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, Isle of Wight
A native of Isale Ijeun in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Sodiq Abiola was born in Lagos, and grew up in Mafoluku, Oshodi. As a child of the early 2000s, he lived the times which preceded the internet age in Nigeria.
His exposure to Supa Strikas comics began his love for recreating the comic characters. This immediately led to his early love for drawing human figures, specifically portraits. Nurtured by his secondary school teacher, Francis Kemonah, he went on on to study painting in the University of Lagos, graduating with a BA in Fine Art.
Influenced by past and present masters, Abiola’s works are culturally influenced, as he strives to tell the traditional stories that are less talked about. Pushing the narrative of cultural enlightenment. He has his paintings in numerous private collections, notably the OYASAF collection.
Auction: Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art, 7th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art market has flourished over the last 15 years and continues to grow, establishing a strong foothold in the UK. Our expert department at Olympia Auctions has, uniquely among other auction houses, brought together the synergies of the Arab world, Maghreb and the rest of Africa, reflecting the mutuality and shared history of these regions.
Our previous sales have included works from the collection of the late Saudi collector, Dr Mohammed Said Farsi and the Zulficar Family Collection.
Each spring and autumn, we hold bi-annual, tightly curated, live auctions, offering both young and established collectors the opportunity to acquire works in a wide range of price brackets.
Contact expert Janet Rady to consign in a future sale or for any queries: janet.rady@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0)20 7806 5541
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Thursday 1st May: 10:00am- 8.30pm (Private View: 5:00 - 8:30pm including Panel Discussion at 7:00pm)
Friday 2nd May: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday 5th May: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 6th May 10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCTION
Wednesday 7th May, 12:00pm
Viewing
Public Exhibition:
Thursday 1st May: 10:00am- 8.30pm (Private View: 5:00pm - 8:30pm including Panel Discussion at 7:00pm)
Friday 2nd May: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday 5th May: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 6th May 10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCTION
Wednesday 7th May, 12:00pm
