Often dubbed the “African Mona Lisa,” Ben Enwonwu’s “Tutu” smashed sale estimates at an auction in London last night.

“Tutu” was among 20 Enwonwu artworks made available at the Bonham’s sale. His paintings “Negritude” and “The Female Form” sold for £100,000 ($138,000) and £110,000 ($151,000 ...

Her name is Adetutu Ademiluyi, abbreviated as Tutu, ... Art dealer Archie Parker -- believing it to be a real Stubbs -- purchased the painting for $175,000 ($215,000 with premium).

Nigerian art sells seven times estimate at $1.4 million (N506m) in London; Tutu breaks African record in global art mart, amasses £1.208m; Breaking: Ben Enwonwu’s legendary Tutu auctioned for £1.2 ...