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Ben Enwonwu Christine Nigerian artist painting signature

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Ben Enwonwu’s 1971 painting “Christine” fetches £1.1m after Google search

By Guardian Exclusive
18 Oct 2019 | 1:11 pm |

Painting by Ben Enwonwu, a Nigerian artist named "African Mona Lisa" originally christened as 'Christine' has been sold at auction in London for £1.1m after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.

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