Congo (chimpanzee)
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Congo was the name of a chimpanzee who learned to paint on paper and canvas, under the aegis of zoologist, ethologist, and surrealist painter Desmond Morris. He was most productive in the late 1950s. His style has been identified with abstract impressionism.
Congo's paintings were included in an auction at Bonham's alongside works by Renoir and Warhol - Congo's painting sold for more than expected whilst Renior's and Warhol's did not sell. American collector Howard Hong purchased three of Congo's works for US$26,000. [1][2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ No Chump Change for Chimp Art. All Things Considered. NPR (2005-06-21). Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
- ^ Paintings by Chimpanzee Outsell Warhol, Renoir at Auction. Wtopnews.com (2005-11-29). Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
- ^ Dead Chimp's Art Sells Big. CBS News (2005-06-20). Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
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