Ending 7th Jun, 2026 16:00
Olympia Timed: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art 2026
327
‡ SUSAN ONYEDIKACHI JOHN (NIGERIAN B.1995)
HER CROWNING GLORY II
signed Susan's Artistry... lower right
charcoal, oil and acrylic on canvas
91.4 x 91.4cm; 36 x 36in
unframed
Property from a Private Collection, New Jersey
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
Nigerian artist Susan Onyedikachi is celebrated for her luminous portraits that honour Black womanhood through her vivid and dream-like compositions. In Her Crowning Glory II, the artist’s meticulous rendering of skin, fabric, and botanical motifs transform the subject into an emblem of grace and cultural pride. Merging charcoal, oil, and acrylic, Onyedikachi’s technique bridges realism and ornamentation, situating her among a new generation of Nigerian painters redefining contemporary portraiture.
Sold for £440
HER CROWNING GLORY II
signed Susan's Artistry... lower right
charcoal, oil and acrylic on canvas
91.4 x 91.4cm; 36 x 36in
unframed
Property from a Private Collection, New Jersey
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
Nigerian artist Susan Onyedikachi is celebrated for her luminous portraits that honour Black womanhood through her vivid and dream-like compositions. In Her Crowning Glory II, the artist’s meticulous rendering of skin, fabric, and botanical motifs transform the subject into an emblem of grace and cultural pride. Merging charcoal, oil, and acrylic, Onyedikachi’s technique bridges realism and ornamentation, situating her among a new generation of Nigerian painters redefining contemporary portraiture.
Auction: Olympia Timed: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art 2026, ending 7th Jun, 2026
If you want to start collecting striking modern and contemporary art in a newly developing market, our sales are for you. Each spring and autumn, the Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Department hold tightly curated, live and online auctions. Expect to find Arab artists such as Rabab Nemr, Ahmed Farid, Seif Wanly and Fateh Moudarres. African artists featured have ranged from modern masters such as Ablade Glover, Sam Ntiro and Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, to contemporary artists George Lilanga, Jilali Gharbaoui, Famakan Magassa, Christano Mangovo, Oluwole Omofemi, Esther Mahlangu and Brett Seiler.
