Frédéric Bruly Bouabré Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Frédéric Bruly Bouabré Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 21, 2026
Frederic Bruly. 49 dibujos a ceras
Est: -
Lote de 49 dibujos a cera sobre cartulina. Firmados y fechados al dorso.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Jun. 16, 2026
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), 31 Figural compositions, 1989, 2005, and 2007
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) 31 Figural compositions, 1989, 2005, and 2007 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock 8 of the works signed in the lower right or left and dated with various dates along the sheet edges: FB Bouabre / [DD]-[MM]-1989; 13 of the works signed and dated in ink, verso: FB Bouabre / 21-6-2005; 10 of the works signed and dated with various dates in ink, verso: FB Bouabre / [DD]-[MM]-2007; inscribed with various inscriptions in French, in ink along each edge 31 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 16, 2026
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Afrique et la lettre (1986)," 2006
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Afrique et la lettre (1986)," 2006 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each signed and dated in ink, verso: FB Bouabre / 29-12-2006; titled and inscribed in French, in ink along each edge with the same inscription: "Afrique et la lettre (1986) dan un ciel crasons couleurs taillés avec art je desine, ici: j'ai voulu imité Victor Hugo j'ai embrassé Picasso"; 35 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 27, 2026
BOUABRÉ FRÉDÉRIC BRULY
Est: €1,200 - €2,500
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) Zokou Gbeuli guerrier des traditions bété 1980 matita colorata e penna biro su cartone cm 29x20 firmato e datato sulla sinistra provenienza: Famiglia dell'artista in Costa d'Avorio certificato di autenticità a cura del figlio dell'artista Zokou Gbeuli guerrier des traditions bété 1980 coloured pencil and ball point pen on cardboard 11 41x7 87 in signed and dated on the left part provenance: Artist's Family in Ivory Coast certificate of authenticity by the Artist's son
Aste Boetto SRL
Mar. 24, 2026
Frederic Bruly - Two Drawings
Est: -
Two colored drawings on paper.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Mar. 24, 2026
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014) - LA LEGENDE DE KALEKALEGNON
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014). LA LEGENDE DE KALEKALEGNON. at the back of each element: signature and date The work is accompanied by a declaration of authenticity by Sylvestre Bruny and Bruny Bouabre Tagro Oliver PROVENANCE Purchased directly from the artist's family Private collection, Florence. 17 x 13 cm. 1996.
Capitolium Art
Jul. 24, 2025
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) J’AI OBSERVÉ DÈS FORMES DE TACHES DE BEAUTÉ SUBLIME SUR ORANGE ET LE DESSIN DIVIN EST NÉ ICI : DES ENFANTS REGARDANT AVEC AMOUR LA MÈRE PATRIE
Est: €1,600 - €1,800
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) J’AI OBSERVÉ DÈS FORMES DE TACHES DE BEAUTÉ SUBLIME SUR ORANGE ET LE DESSIN DIVIN EST NÉ ICI : DES ENFANTS REGARDANT AVEC AMOUR LA MÈRE PATRIE series of 50 drawings each titled in ballpoint pen (around the margins), each signed and dated in ballpoint pen (on the reverse) coloured pencil, ballpoint pen on cardboard 19.8 x 15 cm (each) executed in August 2007 PROVENANCE: Estate of the artist Upon the buyer's request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Hermitage Fine Art
Jul. 23, 2025
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO, 2005 tecniche miste su cartoncino, cm 18x12 ciascuno sul retro: firma e data Provenienza Studio dell’artista ivi acquisito dall’attuale proprieta' (25)
Itineris
Jul. 09, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923 Zépréguhé - Abidjan 2014) – 7 Bll.: Ohne Titel
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Zeichnungen mit Buntstift und Kugelschreiber auf Karton. 2003 bzw. 2007. Ca. 13 x 17 cm. Jeweils betitelt und bezeichnet sowie verso signiert und datiert. Stellenweise leicht berieben, Ecken teils leicht bestoßen, sonst gut. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)
Karl & Faber - Timed
Jul. 09, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923 Zépréguhé - Abidjan 2014) – 7 Bll.: Ohne Titel
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Zeichnungen mit Buntstift und Kugelschreiber auf Karton. 2008. Ca. 18 x 12 cm. Jeweils betitelt und bezeichnet sowie verso signiert und datiert. Teils minimal angeschmutzt, stellenweise schwach berieben sowie Ecken und Kanten partiell minimal bestoßen, sonst gut. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)
Karl & Faber - Timed
Jul. 09, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923 Zépréguhé - Abidjan 2014) – 18 Bll.: Ohne Titel
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
Zeichnungen mit Buntstift und Kugelschreiber auf Karton. 2007 bis 2011. Ca. 19 x 13 cm. Jeweils betitelt und bezeichnet sowie verso signiert und datiert. Teils leicht berieben, Ecken und Kanten partiell bestoßen, sonst in guter Erhaltung. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)
Karl & Faber - Timed
Jul. 09, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923 Zépréguhé - Abidjan 2014) – 30 Bll.: Ohne Titel
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
Zeichnungen mit Buntstift und Kugelschreiber auf Karton. 2003 bis 2008. Ca. 17 x 13 cm. Jeweils betitelt und bezeichnet sowie verso signiert und datiert. Stellenweise berieben, Ecken und Kanten partiell bestoßen, sonst gut. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)
Karl & Faber - Timed
Jun. 25, 2025
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (Ivory Coast, 1923-2014) 47 Cards
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (Ivory Coast, 1923-2014). 47 colored pencil and ink drawings on card, unframed. Sizes Ranging From: 6.75'' x 5.5'', 17 x 14 cm (card); To: 7.5'' x 6'', 19 x 15 cm (card).
Material Culture
Jun. 18, 2025
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO, 2005 tecniche miste su cartoncino, cm 18x12 ciascuno sul retro: firma e data Provenienza Studio dell’artista ivi acquisito dall’attuale proprieta' (25)
Itineris
Jun. 18, 2025
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO, 2005 tecniche miste su cartoncino, cm 18x12 ciascuno sul retro: firma e data Provenienza Studio dell’artista ivi acquisito dall’attuale proprieta' (32)
Itineris
Jun. 17, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "T'che la Palme de la main," 2007
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "T'che la Palme de la main," 2007 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each signed and dated in ink, verso: FB Bouabre / 14-8-2007; titled and inscribed in French and in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card, one word changes to represent a Nationality: "vue dans / L'Orient du ciel sud de la / terre [interchangeable Nationality] symbolisant ici l'innocence / de la saint humanité"; 40 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 17, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Qui vous invitera au jeu de l'amour quand vous êtes en endeuillés!," 2005
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Qui vous invitera au jeu de l'amour quand vous êtes en endeuillés!," 2005 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each signed and dated in ink, verso: FB Bouabre / 30-11-2005; titled and inscribed in French and in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card, three words change to represent colors and a Nationality: "ici homme / et femme [interchangeable color] en voyage dans l'ocean [interchangeable color] / sur les cote [interchangeable Nationality]"; 40 pieces
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Set of two works:
Est: €600 - €800
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Set of two works: - Divines marques relevées sur la "peau" d'une banane jaunie par la maturité, 2 July 2011 Color oil pastel and ballpoint pen on paper Signed and dated on the back Titled around the composition 14 x 10,5 cm - L'art de la muse. Le Bissa de Bruly, 10 May 2011 Color oil pastel and ballpoint pen on paper Signed and dated on the back Titled around the composition 14 x 11 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Ensemble de deux oeuvres : - Divines marques relevées sur la "peau" d'une banane jaunie par la maturité, 2 juillet 2011 Pastels gras de couleurs et stylo à bille sur papier Signé et daté au dos Titré autour de la composition 14 x 10,5 cm - L'art de la muse. Le Bissa de Bruly, 10 mai 2011 Pastels gras de couleurs et stylo à bille sur papier Signé et daté au dos Titré autour de la composition 14 x 11 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Paris
Piasa
Mar. 31, 2025
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) ‘CÉLESTE HOMME ROUGE DE BEAUTÉ VU AU MUSÉE DE CIVILISATIONS AFRICAINES PRÉSENTANT ICI ........ LE PYTHON' 50 drawings from the series of ‘CONNAISSANCE DU MONDE’
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
each titled in ballpoint pen (around the margins), each signed and dated in ballpoint pen '18-7-2005/ FBBruly' (on the reverse) coloured pencil, ballpoint pen on cardboard 7 x 14 cm (each) executed in July 2005 Provenance: Artist’s family
Hermitage Fine Art
Mar. 29, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (Ivorian 1923-2014), Visite au musée du visage des civilisations africaines, 2007, Thirty five colored pencil and ink drawings on card, unframed
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (Ivorian 1923-2014) Visite au musée du visage des civilisations africaines, 2007 Thirty five colored pencil and ink drawings on card, unframed Each drawing: inscribed < > along outer edge, signed and dated verso Each drawing: 7 1/2" x 5 7/8" actual
Barridoff Auctions
Mar. 02, 2025
BRULY BOUABRÉ Frédéric (1923-2014) DESSIN. MoMa Artist
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Set 4 Ink and colour pencils on cardboard, ca 17x13 cm. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is an Ivorian poet and artist, he also invented a specific African writing to save the culture of the Bete people from oblivion. He thus reproduces all of the syllables on small cardboard cards. Using this writing style, he transcribed tales, poems and texts from the Bete culture. His research has been published in 1958 by Théodore Monod. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is one of the greatest artists of the African continent. His artworks are rare and highly sought after, they are exhibited in major collections and museums: MoMA, Centre Pompidou in Paris and Mamco in Geneva...
Novartia
Feb. 25, 2025
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines," 2009
Est: $700 - $900
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines," 2009 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each: signed and dated in ink, verso: Bouabre / 27-8-2009; inscribed in French in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card one word changes at the lower edge to represent the nationality of the figure: Aux couleurs divines visage / de femme couronnee de plumes ici la "Libera" / l'art de l'habillement [interchangeable Nationality] / bana-groko: pagne traditionnel bete peint (51 pieces)
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 05, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘La solidarité des humains, hommes de races verte et violette, se respecte mutuellement’, 2010 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE N
Est: €500 - €600
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘La solidarité des humains, hommes de races verte et violette, se respecte mutuellement’, 2010 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST STEPHEN'S GREEN. POST-SALE COLLECTION IS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER FROM OUR PARIS WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*** NOTE Frédéric Bruly Bouabré was a visionary artist and thinker from Côte d’Ivoire. Born in 1923, his life changed forever on March 11, 1948, when he experienced a divine vision of seven colourful suns circling a Mother Sun. This profound moment inspired him to dedicate his life to documenting and unifying knowledge through art, earning him the name Cheik Nadro (He Who Does Not Forget). Through his unique vision and intellectual contributions, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré remains a celebrated pioneer of universal knowledge and cultural connection, with his work bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and spirituality. Bouabré created an extensive body of work known as Connaissance du Monde (Knowledge of the World), a collection of thousands of drawings that form an encyclopedic archive of global wisdom. His artistic mission aimed to preserve the heritage of his Bété people and promote the unity of humanity. He is also renowned for inventing a universal alphabet designed to transcribe all world languages, solidifying his reputation as a modern-day Champollion. Collections Bouabré’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections and museums around the world, including: Contemporary African Art Collection (Jean Pigozzi Collection), Geneva, Switzerland National Museum of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France Fondation Agnès b., Paris, France François Pinault Foundation, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy Musée d’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico FRAC Corse, France
Adam's
Feb. 05, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings : ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère colombienne ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocente’, 2011 ‘Les acted de guerres sont égaux aux actes de la folie ; et voila pourquo
Est: €500 - €600
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings : ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère colombienne ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocente’, 2011 ‘Les acted de guerres sont égaux aux actes de la folie ; et voila pourquoi la guerre est sinistre’,2011 ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère italienne ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocent’, 2011 ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère japonaise ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocent’, 2011 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST STEPHEN'S GREEN. POST-SALE COLLECTION IS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER FROM OUR PARIS WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*** NOTE Frédéric Bruly Bouabré was a visionary artist and thinker from Côte d’Ivoire. Born in 1923, his life changed forever on March 11, 1948, when he experienced a divine vision of seven colourful suns circling a Mother Sun. This profound moment inspired him to dedicate his life to documenting and unifying knowledge through art, earning him the name Cheik Nadro (He Who Does Not Forget). Through his unique vision and intellectual contributions, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré remains a celebrated pioneer of universal knowledge and cultural connection, with his work bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and spirituality. Bouabré created an extensive body of work known as Connaissance du Monde (Knowledge of the World), a collection of thousands of drawings that form an encyclopedic archive of global wisdom. His artistic mission aimed to preserve the heritage of his Bété people and promote the unity of humanity. He is also renowned for inventing a universal alphabet designed to transcribe all world languages, solidifying his reputation as a modern-day Champollion. Collections Bouabré’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections and museums around the world, including: Contemporary African Art Collection (Jean Pigozzi Collection), Geneva, Switzerland National Museum of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France Fondation Agnès b., Paris, France François Pinault Foundation, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy Musée d’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico FRAC Corse, France
Adam's
Feb. 05, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère israélienne ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocente’, 2011 ‘Targo Drehownou, la libienne !’2011 ‘La venue au monde d’un enfant burk
Est: €500 - €600
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère israélienne ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocente’, 2011 ‘Targo Drehownou, la libienne !’2011 ‘La venue au monde d’un enfant burkinais à Bobo-Dioulasso’, 2012 ‘Made in Bahreïn ! Convoitée par les spectateurs’, 2008 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST STEPHEN'S GREEN. POST-SALE COLLECTION IS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER FROM OUR PARIS WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*** NOTE Frédéric Bruly Bouabré was a visionary artist and thinker from Côte d’Ivoire. Born in 1923, his life changed forever on March 11, 1948, when he experienced a divine vision of seven colourful suns circling a Mother Sun. This profound moment inspired him to dedicate his life to documenting and unifying knowledge through art, earning him the name Cheik Nadro (He Who Does Not Forget). Through his unique vision and intellectual contributions, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré remains a celebrated pioneer of universal knowledge and cultural connection, with his work bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and spirituality. Bouabré created an extensive body of work known as Connaissance du Monde (Knowledge of the World), a collection of thousands of drawings that form an encyclopedic archive of global wisdom. His artistic mission aimed to preserve the heritage of his Bété people and promote the unity of humanity. He is also renowned for inventing a universal alphabet designed to transcribe all world languages, solidifying his reputation as a modern-day Champollion. Collections Bouabré’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections and museums around the world, including: Contemporary African Art Collection (Jean Pigozzi Collection), Geneva, Switzerland National Museum of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France Fondation Agnès b., Paris, France François Pinault Foundation, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy Musée d’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico FRAC Corse, France
Adam's
Feb. 05, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘Venez et regardez ! Un ivrogne est mort alcoolise !! Le vin veille sur sa dépouille’, 2007 ‘La tour d’Ivoire : un homme qui vit seul est considéré comme un misérable’, 2011 ‘Victi
Est: €500 - €600
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Four drawings ‘Venez et regardez ! Un ivrogne est mort alcoolise !! Le vin veille sur sa dépouille’, 2007 ‘La tour d’Ivoire : un homme qui vit seul est considéré comme un misérable’, 2011 ‘Victime de mode !’, 2002 ‘Lago-Gbite : au vu de ses dents le scorpion idéalise et origine la création des tenailles !!’, 2012 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST STEPHEN'S GREEN. POST-SALE COLLECTION IS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER FROM OUR PARIS WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*** NOTE Frédéric Bruly Bouabré was a visionary artist and thinker from Côte d’Ivoire. Born in 1923, his life changed forever on March 11, 1948, when he experienced a divine vision of seven colourful suns circling a Mother Sun. This profound moment inspired him to dedicate his life to documenting and unifying knowledge through art, earning him the name Cheik Nadro (He Who Does Not Forget). Through his unique vision and intellectual contributions, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré remains a celebrated pioneer of universal knowledge and cultural connection, with his work bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and spirituality. Bouabré created an extensive body of work known as Connaissance du Monde (Knowledge of the World), a collection of thousands of drawings that form an encyclopedic archive of global wisdom. His artistic mission aimed to preserve the heritage of his Bété people and promote the unity of humanity. He is also renowned for inventing a universal alphabet designed to transcribe all world languages, solidifying his reputation as a modern-day Champollion. Collections Bouabré’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections and museums around the world, including: Contemporary African Art Collection (Jean Pigozzi Collection), Geneva, Switzerland National Museum of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France Fondation Agnès b., Paris, France François Pinault Foundation, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy Musée d’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico FRAC Corse, France
Adam's
Feb. 05, 2025
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Six drawings ‘Revolution’, 2010 ‘Gbizi le hibou ; celui qui ne voit rien pendant le jour : symbole du sorcier ou de la sorcière !!’, 2012 ‘Tagro drehounou’, 2011 ‘Le cheval de l’Etoile de Dav
Est: €700 - €900
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014, Ivorian) Six drawings ‘Revolution’, 2010 ‘Gbizi le hibou ; celui qui ne voit rien pendant le jour : symbole du sorcier ou de la sorcière !!’, 2012 ‘Tagro drehounou’, 2011 ‘Le cheval de l’Etoile de David’, 2011 ‘Je suis la statue de la vraie misère nigériane ; toute misère est de nature coupable ou innocente’, 2011 ‘Made in Serbie ! convoitée par les spectateurs !’,2008 Coloured pencil on cardboard Signed and dated on the back Size.15x11cm ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS NOT ON VIEW AT ST STEPHEN'S GREEN. POST-SALE COLLECTION IS TO BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER FROM OUR PARIS WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.*** NOTE Frédéric Bruly Bouabré was a visionary artist and thinker from Côte d’Ivoire. Born in 1923, his life changed forever on March 11, 1948, when he experienced a divine vision of seven colourful suns circling a Mother Sun. This profound moment inspired him to dedicate his life to documenting and unifying knowledge through art, earning him the name Cheik Nadro (He Who Does Not Forget). Through his unique vision and intellectual contributions, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré remains a celebrated pioneer of universal knowledge and cultural connection, with his work bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and spirituality. Bouabré created an extensive body of work known as Connaissance du Monde (Knowledge of the World), a collection of thousands of drawings that form an encyclopedic archive of global wisdom. His artistic mission aimed to preserve the heritage of his Bété people and promote the unity of humanity. He is also renowned for inventing a universal alphabet designed to transcribe all world languages, solidifying his reputation as a modern-day Champollion. Collections Bouabré’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections and museums around the world, including: Contemporary African Art Collection (Jean Pigozzi Collection), Geneva, Switzerland National Museum of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France Fondation Agnès b., Paris, France François Pinault Foundation, Palazzo Grassi, Venice, Italy Musée d’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland Tate Modern, London, United Kingdom Groninger Museum, Groningen, Netherlands Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico FRAC Corse, France
Adam's
Dec. 19, 2024
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) L'HUMAINE HUMANITÉ INVITANT LE PEUPLE AU PARTAGE
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
each titled in ballpoint pen (around the margins), each signed and dated in ballpoint pen '12-8-2006/ FBBruly' (on the reverse) coloured pencil, ballpoint pen on cardboard 19 x 15 cm (each) executed in August 2006
Hermitage Fine Art
Nov. 14, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Untitled
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Untitled Set of 40 cards Pencil, coloured pencil and ballpoint pen on cardboard Signed and dated 2005 on the back of each card 17x13 cm (x40)
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Nov. 14, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Untitled (document written in the Bété alphabet)
Est: €1,800 - €2,500
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Untitled (document written in the Bété alphabet) Marker on a vinyl cover ("Les Plus Jolis Noëls", Disques Vogue, 1968) Signed and dated 10-4-1993 (various defects) 62x31,5 cm Frédéric Bruly Bouabré drawings recorded what he observed both from his people, the Bété from the Ivory Coast, to scenes from everyday life. From the 1950s, Bruly Bouabré developed the Bété Alphabet, a fundamental part of his legacy, using pictograms (more than 400, which represent scenes from life) to represent the sounds of the Bété speech. This way, the artist intended learning to be easier and more natural for his people, aiming, however, for this alphabet to become universally used. In addition to the didactic function, Bouabré also intended to escape the cultural dominance from the West, by using another representation system totally different from the Roman alphabet.
Veritas Art Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2024
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014)
Est: €300 - €500
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) TROIS DESSINS, BELLE TENUE BELLE CHAUSSURE, 2004 (i) JEUNE FILLE BIEN HABILLÉE Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "27-12-2004" au dos Annoté "Jeune fille bien habillée/ Ville dans la cité : ici belle tenue-belle chaussure." Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated (ii) UNE FEMME BIEN HABILLÉE Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "25-12-2004" au dos Annoté "Une femme bien habillée ici, belle tenue-belle chaussure." Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated (iii) UN HOMME BIEN HABILLÉ Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "25-12-2004" au dos Annoté "Un homme bien habillé ici belle tenue-belle chaussure." Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated 15 X 11 CM • 5 7/8 X 4 3/8 IN.
Tajan
Nov. 13, 2024
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014)
Est: €300 - €500
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) TROIS DESSINS SUR LA CITÉ, 2004 (i) UN HOMME CITOYEN… Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "1-12-2004" au dos Annoté "Un homme citoyen natif de la cité-patrie-village de…" Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated (ii) HOMME CHASSEUR… Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "18-12-2004" au dos Annoté "Homme chasseur citoyen natif de la cité patrie-village de 'Goküha' vu tuant un buffle." Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated (iii) HOMME CHASSEUR… Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier Signé et daté "2-6-2004" au dos Annoté "Art traditionnel bété : un citoyen brave guerrier de la cité patrie-village de…" Ink and colored pencils on paper; signed and dated on the reverse; annotated 15 X 11 CM • 5 7/8 X 4 3/8 IN.
Tajan
Oct. 30, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Set of three works:
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Set of three works: - Le Géant dans la cité, 3 March 2009 Color oil pastel and ballpoint pen on paper Signed and dated on the back on a label - Festivales de Cannes, 6 Jul. 2008 Color oil pastel and ballpoint pen on paper Signed and dated on the back on a label - Le jardin d'enfants et son oiseau !, 2 Jan. 2009 Color oil pastel and ballpoint pen on paper Signed and dated on the back on a label 15 x 10,5 cm (each) Provenance: - Galerie Magnin-A, Paris - Purchased from the latter by the current owner - Private collection, Paris Note: These works belong to the "Bon voyage" series. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Ensemble de trois oeuvres : - Le Géant dans la cité, 3 mars 2009 Pastels gras de couleur et stylo bille sur papier Signé et daté au dos sur une étiquette - Festivales de Cannes, 6 juillet 2008 Pastels gras de couleur et stylo bille sur papier Signé et daté au dos sur une étiquette - Le jardin d'enfants et son oiseau !, 2 janvier 2009 Pastels gras de couleur et stylo bille sur papier Signé et daté au dos sur une étiquette 15 x 10,5 cm (chaque) Provenance : - Galerie Magnin-A, Paris - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l'actuel propriétaire - Collection particulière, Paris Note : Ces oeuvres font partie de la série "Bon voyage".
Piasa
Oct. 30, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Quand la bouche est grosse, l'homme peut être "mauvais" ou "bon". C'est la bonté qui embellit le
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Quand la bouche est grosse, l'homme peut être "mauvais" ou "bon". C'est la bonté qui embellit le "corps", 3 Feb. 2009 Color oil pastel, ballpoint pen and graphite on paper Signed and dated on the back on a label 20,5 x 14 cm Provenance: - Galerie Magnin-A, Paris - Purchased from the latter by the current owner - Private collection, Paris Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (1923-2014) Quand la bouche est grosse, l'homme peut être "mauvais" ou "bon". C'est la bonté qui embellit le "corps", 3 février 2009 Pastels gras de couleur, stylo bille et mine de plomb sur papier Signé et daté au dos sur une étiquette 20,5 x 14 cm Provenance : - Galerie Magnin-A, Paris - Acquis auprès de cette dernière par l'actuel propriétaire - Collection particulière, Paris
Piasa
Oct. 30, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines"
Est: $700 - $900
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines" Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each: signed and dated in ink, verso: Bouabre / 27-8-2009; inscribed in French in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card one word changes at the lower edge to represent the nationality of the figure: Aux couleurs divines visage / de femme couronnee de plumes ici la "Libera" / l'art de l'habillement [interchangeable Nationality] / bana-groko: pagne traditionnel bete peint (51 pieces)
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 14, 2024
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014) - UN NUAGE BLANC FIGURANT UN SAGE, 1979
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014). UN NUAGE BLANC FIGURANT UN SAGE, 1979. signature, date and title The work is accompanied by an authentication by Zozoro Sylvestre Bruly Bouabre PROVENANCE purchased by the artist's family from a private collection on the Ivory Coast. 22,00 x 26,00 cm.
Capitolium Art
Oct. 13, 2024
BRULY BOUABRÉ Frédéric (1923-2014) DESSIN. MoMa Artist
Est: €1,200 - €1,800
Set 4 Ink and colour pencils on cardboard, ca 17x13 cm. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is an Ivorian poet and artist, he also invented a specific African writing to save the culture of the Bete people from oblivion. He thus reproduces all of the syllables on small cardboard cards. Using this writing style, he transcribed tales, poems and texts from the Bete culture. His research has been published in 1958 by Théodore Monod. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is one of the greatest artists of the African continent. His artworks are rare and highly sought after, they are exhibited in major collections and museums: MoMA, Centre Pompidou in Paris and Mamco in Geneva...
Novartia
Aug. 17, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (Ivorian 1923-2014), Collection of 40 Drawings, Colored pencil and ink on card
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (Ivorian 1923-2014) Collection of 40 Drawings Colored pencil and ink on card Each drawing: Signed and dated verso, inscription along outer edges Each drawing: Approximately 7 1/2" x 5 7/8" actual
Barridoff Auctions
Aug. 13, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Connaissance du Monde," 2007-2008
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Connaissance du Monde," 2007-2008 Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each: Signed and dated in ink, verso: Bouabre; inscribed in ink along each sheet edge (39 pieces)
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 13, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines" Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each: signed and dated in ink, verso: Bouabre / 27-8-2009; inscribed in French in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card one word changes at the lower edge to represent the nationality of the figure: Aux couleurs divines visage / de femme couronnee de plumes ici la "Libera" / l'art de l'habillement [interchangeable Nationality] / bana-groko: pagne traditionnel bete peint (51 pieces)
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 18, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO, 1993 pastelli e inchiostro su carta, cm 18x12 ciascuno L'opera e' accompagnata da certificato di autenticita'di Tagro Olivier Bouabre' Provenienza Studio dell’artista ivi acquisito dall’attuale proprieta' (24)
Itineris
Jul. 18, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre' (1923 - 2014) SENZA TITOLO, 1993 pastelli e inchiostro su carta, cm 18x12 ciascuno L’opera e’ accompagnata da certificato di autenticita’di Tagro Olivier Bouabre’ Provenienza Studio dell’artista ivi acquisito dall’attuale proprieta' (28)
Itineris
Jul. 11, 2024
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014) - MYTHOLOGIE BETE: LA LEGENDE DE L'ENFANT TURBULENT (21 DISEGNI), 1997
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
BRULY BOUABRE' FREDERIC (1923 - 2014). MYTHOLOGIE BETE: LA LEGENDE DE L'ENFANT TURBULENT (21 DISEGNI), 1997. at the back: date, signature and progression number the work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Bruly Bouabre Zozoro Sylvestre. 12,00 x 18,00 cm.
Capitolium Art
Jul. 02, 2024
FREDERIC BRULY BOUABRE Ivory Coast 1923-2014 ...
Est: -
FREDERIC BRULY BOUABRE Ivory Coast 1923-2014 Les femmes célèbrent la bonté. 2006 Crayons and colored pencil on paper (4 works) Back signed and dated 04-28-2006 Measurements 20 x 15 cm (each one)
Subastas Segre
Jun. 26, 2024
FREDERIC BRULY BOUABRE UNTITLED 40PC MM ON CARDS
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (Cote D'Ivoire / French 1921-2014). Untitled - 40 piece group of figural and non-figural cards, mixed media on card stock, each tilted in ink around margins on front, each dated and ink signed to upper verso. Unframed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of a gentleman from Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa. Approximate dimensions: h. 7.625", w. 6", d. 0.125, stack d. 1.125".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jun. 25, 2024
FRÉDÉRIC BRULY BOUABRÉ (1923-2014) L'HUMAINE HUMANITÉ INVITANT LE PEUPLE AU PARTAGE
Est: €1,800 - €2,000
series of 40 drawings each titled in ballpoint pen (around the margins), each signed and dated in ballpoint pen '12-8-2006/ FBBruly' (on the reverse) coloured pencil, ballpoint pen on cardboard 19 x 15 cm (each) executed in August 2006
Hermitage Fine Art
Jun. 19, 2024
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré (Côte d'Ivoire 1923-2014), Drawings from the Knowledge of the World series, thirty-five
Est: R40,000 - R60,000
wax crayon and ink on card, each signed and dated on the reverse
Aspire Art
Jun. 11, 2024
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014), "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Frederic Bruly Bouabre (1923-2014) "Serie: Pagne Traditionnel Beté Peint aux Couleurs Divines" Each: Ink, colored crayon, and pencil on heavy cardstock Each: signed and dated in ink, verso: Bouabre / 27-8-2009; inscribed in French in ink along each edge with the same inscription, except on each card one word changes at the lower edge to represent the nationality of the figure: Aux couleurs divines visage / de femme couronnee de plumes ici la "Libera" / l'art de l'habillement [interchangeable Nationality] / bana-groko: pagne traditionnel bete peint (51 pieces)
John Moran Auctioneers