20th Century & Contemporary Art

20th Century & Contemporary Art

Date: 30th Nov, 2022 18:00
Sale number: JHB 30 Nov 22
Location: Johannesburg
Catalogue: View e-Catalogue

 

The focused sale brings to market 84 highly collectable lots, with the diverse collection showcasing highlights by modern masters including magnificent still-life compositions and a Zanzibari boat scene by Irma Stern, an Alexis Preller abstract and an early JH Pierneef landscape. Also included is a significant collection of celebrated contemporary artists: Mustafa Maluka, David Koloane, Walter Oltmann, Norman Catherine, Willem Boshoff, a rare self-portrait oil by Robert Hodgins as well as a large bronze sculpture by Zanele Muholi, the first of this new body of work to be offered on auction.
 
The sale features a special selection of artworks by William Kentridge. One of the most celebrated and influential living artists today, his major retrospective exhibition is currently on show at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. This is one of the most unique and high-quality Kentridge collections to come to market. Spanning his career and showcasing the many mediums in which he works, the sale features signature charcoal drawings alongside collages, tapestry, prints and sculptures.

Name: Mr Ruarc Peffers
Email: ruarc@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 84 444 8004

Name: Mrs Jacqui Carney
Email: jacqui@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 71 675 2991

Lot 51 - Irma Stern (South Africa 1894-1966) Boats and Birds

Sold for R91,040


Estimated at R50,000 - R70,000

Lot 56 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Diana

Sold for R102,420


Estimated at R90,000 - R120,000

Lot 57 - Edoardo Villa (South Africa 1915-2011) Abstract form

Sold for R85,350


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 58 - Alexis Preller (South Africa 1911-1975) Circles of Life

Sold for R1,069,000


Estimated at R1,000,000 - R1,500,000

Lot 63 - Dylan Lewis (South Africa 1964-) Trans-figure IX

Sold for R910,400


Estimated at R800,000 - R1,000,000

Lot 66 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Arched Landscape

Sold for R887,640


Estimated at R800,000 - R1,200,000

Lot 78 - Hylton Nel (Zambia 1941-) Ginger striped cat

Sold for R73,970


Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

Lot 79 - Hylton Nel (Zambia 1941-) Yellow cat with floral motif

Sold for R46,900


Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

Lot 80 - Hylton Nel (Zambia 1941-) Reclining cat with blue mane

Sold for R46,900


Estimated at R50,000 - R70,000

Lot 81 - Hylton Nel (Zambia 1941-) Reclining piebald cat

Sold for R42,210


Estimated at R35,000 - R50,000

Lot 82 - Hylton Nel (Zambia 1941-) Cat with amphora

Sold for R56,280


Estimated at R35,000 - R50,000