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Theophilus Chima
The King's Bride of Double Honor

2023

$4,000
£2,992.88
€3,473.48
CA$5,569.51
A$6,264.46
CHF 3,249.24
MX$75,992.47
NOK 41,198.42
SEK 38,770.02
DKK 25,913.12
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About the Item

This Piece was inspired by the story of the Bride of a King. She was so loved by the King because of her great beauty, but the people of the Land loved her so much, not just for her Beauty but because of her great love and affection towards the Children and Women of the Land. On her birthday, the King presented her with a beautiful Hat and the People of the Land also Presented her with another beautiful Hat. Now, to show appreciation to the People of the Land and also to the King, She put on the Hats, one on top of the other. When the People saw it, they shouted "THE BRIDE OF DOUBLE HONOR". She was so much Loved both by the King and the People of the Land. Theophilus projected the great African Skin tone with this Painting. The Dark Skin tone of the Blacks is indeed the Black's Pride. Theophilus finishes with his Radiant splashing color that makes this Painting exceptionally great. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Theophilus Chima (Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717213074052

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