Man of Valor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
" by Gobe Joseph is a compelling artwork that captures the essence of strength and character in a young
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Man of Valor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
" by Gobe Joseph is a compelling artwork that captures the essence of strength and character in a young
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sister Loveth
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork "Sister Loveth" by Gobe Joseph is a stunning piece that captures the elegance and
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$8,450
H 52 in W 47 in D 1 in
Sisters' Reunion -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,350
H 40 in W 28 in D 1 in
Souvenir of Resilience 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$3,850
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 1 in
Beautiful in my Skin - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,350
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
In This Moment - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$3,850
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 1 in
Echoes of Resilience - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$7,450
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Serenity -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$7,450
H 48 in Dm 48 in
Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$8,450
H 49 in W 44 in D 1 in
Cow Boy -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral, Mixed Media
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,350
H 42 in W 42 in D 1 in
Captured Moment -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of Ibadan
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,350
H 42 in W 36 in D 1 in
Souvenirs of Resilience -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Colorful, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of Ibadan
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,299
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
Solitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Colorful, Women on Hat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of Ibadan
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Beginning of New Story 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
everyday life. Created by contemporary artist, Gobe Joseph, this piece is a stunning example of modern
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Summer in Guadeloupe
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. Gobe Joseph's "Summer in Guadeloupe" is a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of time and place
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Johnny the Pioneer
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in his own right. Gobe Joseph's "Johnny the Pioneer" is a masterful example of storytelling through
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ovie (King)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Gobe Joseph
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,350
H 42 in W 36 in D 1 in
Strong and Bold 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Fashion, Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,350
H 40 in W 28 in D 1 in
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,299
H 54 in W 35 in D 1 in
Blossoms of Strength 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,299
H 54 in W 35 in D 1 in
Blossoms of Strength 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,299
H 54 in W 35 in D 1 in
Blossoms of Strength 1 - - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$8,450
H 50 in W 44 in D 1 in
Elegance and Refinement: Portrait of Princess Dorothy -21st Century Contemporary
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born
Canvas, Oil
On A Date
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Black Boy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
My Joy My Hope
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Gaze
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lean on Me I Lean on You
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
We All Have A Reason To Smile 1 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
We All Have A Reason To Smile 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Fabric, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
We All Have A Reason To Smile 3 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Gobe Joseph, an indigene
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Fabric
Bounded by Amity (Lean on Me I Lean on You 2)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Man in Blue Suit
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork "Man in Blue Suit" created by Gobe Joseph is a captivating piece that captures the
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 40 in W 28 in D 1 in
Souvenirs of Resilience 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women Fashion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gobe Joseph, an indigene of Delta State, was born in the early 90's, Southwest, in the city of Ibadan
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Golden Boy 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and striking use of color. Created by contemporary artist, Gobe Joseph, this piece is a stunning
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Golden Boy 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
color. Created by contemporary artist, Gobe Joseph, this piece is a stunning example of modern art that
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Our Love is Gold
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$3,500
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Orelisa - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,500
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
Beauty in the Eyes of Beholder -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$2,550
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 1 in
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Josue M Pierre ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Rose
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Bulb of Awakening
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Bulb of Awakening" is a captivating artwork that centers around a woman adorned with an exclusive and mesmerizing hairstyle. Created by the talented artist Ekele Francis, this piece...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,400
H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
Today is a Gift 2 -Contemporary, 21st Century, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Learn from the past, Live in the present, Hope for the future, Do your best today, Never give up, Improve your tomorrows. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nige...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,250
H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in
State of Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a bid to find myself strength amidst an inferiority complex. I realized that, whether as an individual or as a nation, What we call strength and weakness, yellow, black and white...
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in
FALLING STAR Signed Lithograph Black Woman Portrait, African American Culture
By Romare Bearden
Located in Union City, NJ
FALLING STAR is a limited edition color lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, by the renowned African American ...
Lithograph
$2,250
H 32 in W 20 in D 1 in
Be Yourself - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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 (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
Resilience
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Resilience" is an artwork created by Ogunniyi Oluwatosin, a Nigerian artist who uses his art to showcase the strength and resilience of women in society. The artwork features a powe...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Melanin Meditation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Melanin Meditation" is a captivating artwork created by Ekele Francis that delves into the depths of cultural identity and self-reflection. Francis, known for their intricate explor...
Canvas, Acrylic
Onigele Yii
By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting "Onigele Yii" depicts a striking black African woman wearing a vibrant Ankara head tie, known as gele, in the Yoruba language. Rendered with oil on canvas, the artwork c...
Fabric, Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
$8,000
H 36 in W 28 in
Gavin - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This collage and mixed media portrait by Dan Hughes captures a moment in the young life of a child. Realistically rendered the figure is framed in warm grey, pale blue and yellow. ...
Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic
$3,950
H 36 in W 31 in D 1 in
Rising Son -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Expressionism, Boy
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"The Rising Son" is a portrait of an innocent black boy with dreadlocks, tenderly grasping a golden key. Rendered with a bold, monochromatic red colour palette. This striking artw...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,850
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Seek Within -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Introspection
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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