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.
Lot 1 - Mustafa Maluka (South Africa 1976-) Focus
Sold for R136,560
Lot 2 - Mustafa Maluka (South Africa 1976-) I forgot where it all began
Sold for R341,400
Lot 3 - Zanele Muholi (South Africa 1972-) Muholi II
Sold for R700,000
Lot 4 - Zanele Muholi (South Africa 1972-) Thuthuka I, San Francisco, 2022
Sold for R477,960
Lot 5 - Zanele Muholi (South Africa 1972-) Aphelile X, Durban, 2020
Estimated at R500,000 - R600,000
Lot 6 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012) Hugh Masekela, 1956
Sold for R136,560
Lot 7 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012) Miriam Makeba performing in Lesotho
Sold for R52,762
Lot 8 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012) Dancing Ladies – Dance is music in motion (Phata-phata!)
Sold for R52,762
Lot 9 - Phillemon Hlungwani (South Africa 1975-) Women laughing
Sold for R102,420
Lot 10 - Nelson Makamo (South Africa 1982-) Young girl in the wind
Sold for R79,660
Lot 12 - Sam Nhlengethwa (South Africa 1955-) Bus stop
Sold for R68,280
Lot 13 - Bambo Sibiya (South Africa 1986-) Portrait of a young girl II
Estimated at R60,000 - R80,000
Lot 14 - Bambo Sibiya (South Africa 1986-) Portrait of a young girl I
Estimated at R60,000 - R80,000
Lot 15 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Self Portrait (State VI)
Sold for R49,245
Lot 16 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Urbanise
Sold for R3,207,000
Lot 17 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Self portrait in collage: Head VII
Sold for R369,850
Lot 18 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Dancer in Red Sash
Sold for R147,940
Lot 19 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Entirely Not So
Sold for R136,560
Lot 20 - Blessing Ngobeni (South Africa 1985-) Predictions
Sold for R136,560
Lot 22 - David Koloane (South Africa 1938-2019) Moon and Hillbrow Tower
Sold for R250,360
Lot 23 - Michael Taylor (South Africa 1979-) Untitled
Sold for R74,830
Lot 25 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Untitled
Sold for R220,001
Lot 28 - Jake Singer (South Africa 1991-) Dark before dawn
Sold for R102,420
Lot 29 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Hotel Babylon
Sold for R513,120
Lot 35 - Simphiwe Mbunyuza (South Africa 1989-) Nqolomsila
Sold for R284,500
Lot 36 - Simphiwe Mbunyuza (South Africa 1989-) Bhungane
Sold for R284,500
Lot 37 - Majolandile 'Andile' Dyalvane (South Africa 1978-) Indonga Vase (Walls of the River)
Estimated at R70,000 - R100,000
Lot 38 - Majolandile 'Andile' Dyalvane (South Africa 1978-) Indonga
Sold for R58,625
Lot 39 - Dumile Feni (South Africa 1939-1991) Dedication to Ruth First and Lilian Ngoyi
Sold for R85,350
Lot 40 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Self portrait
Sold for R85,350
Lot 41 - Dumile Feni (South Africa 1939-1991) Mother and child
Sold for R341,400
Lot 43 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971) Boxers – The Knock Out Punch
Sold for R91,040
Lot 44 - Lucky Sibiya (South Africa 1942-1999) Two Figures
Sold for R91,040
Lot 45 - Erik Laubscher (South Africa 1927-2013) Afternoon in the Overberg
Sold for R199,150
Lot 48 - Fred Page (South Africa 1908-1984) Portrait of a Newcomer
Sold for R91,040
Lot 49 - Fred Page (South Africa 1908-1984) Three figures with a caterpillar
Sold for R52,762