Traces of Time: Artworks, Photographs, Artefacts and Memorabilia from the De Beers Collection

ONLINE AUCTION

9 - 21 October 2025

Founded in 1888 in South Africa, the De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company. They have – over their long history – also been active patrons of the arts and amassed a rich and eclectic collection of art and collectable objects.

Giving a glimpse into the country’s history and culture this sale presents a selection from the historic collection which crosses over vast time periods; from Table Mountain, an early oil painting by Axel Eriksson (1878-1924) to contemporary South African favourites such as Norman Catherine (1949-), Pat Mautloa (1952-), Deborah Bell (1957-), Colbert Mashile (1972-) and Sandile Goje (1972-).

The sale further showcases an immense collection of art and craft mediums from ceramics to innovative objects using wire, safety pins and paper mache to linocuts, traditional oil paintings, watercolours and bronzes to tapestries, woven grass baskets and beadwork – tracing the endless creative spirit of local communities, over time.

The auction is closed for bidding.

For post-sale enquiries or to make an offer on passed lots, contact Carina Jansen at carina@aspireart.net

Sale number: TODB9/10
Location: Online Auction

Sale contact

Name: Ms Carina Jansen
Email: carina@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 78 968 2476

Name: Alexia Ferreira
Email: alexia.ferreira@aspireart.net

View Results

Lot 1 - Pat Mautloa (South Africa 1952-) Four figures

Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

Lot 2 - Speelman Mahlangu (South Africa 1958-2004) Untitled

Sold for R11,725

Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 3 - Tony Nkotsi (South Africa 1955-) Untitled - Abstract I

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 4 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Values

Estimated at R1,500 - R2,500

Lot 5 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Abstract garden scene

Estimated at R400 - R600

Lot 6 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-) CCA Galleries poster

Estimated at R600 - R800

Lot 7 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-) Recent Paintings poster

Estimated at R700 - R900

Lot 8 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) A beaded bag

Sold for R176

Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 9 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Five Head Pieces

Sold for R1,407

Estimated at R600 - R800

Lot 10 - Unknown Artist Blue and White Wire Basket

Sold for R469

Estimated at R800 - R1,200

Lot 11 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-) Xhosa Woman

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 12 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-) Untitled

Sold for R7,035

Estimated at R8,000 - R12,000

Lot 13 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-) Taylor in Bosch and a Rasta Reading Peter Cannon To Him

Sold for R1,876

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 14 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-) Location No. 2

Sold for R3,518

Estimated at R2,500 - R3,500

Lot 15 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-) Township scene

Sold for R4,221

Estimated at R2,500 - R3,500

Lot 16 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-) Walking Past an Informal Settlement

Sold for R1,172

Estimated at R1,800 - R2,400

Lot 17 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-) Informal Settlement

Sold for R1,407

Estimated at R1,800 - R2,400

Lot 18 - Vusi Khumalo (South Africa 1951-) Mqantsa Informal Settlement

Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 19 - Dumisani Sibisi (South Africa 1962-) Township with Omo

Sold for R1,055

Estimated at R1,500 - R2,000

Lot 20 - Grand Maghandlela (South Africa 1960-) Night Scenes, two

Sold for R1,407

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 21 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Wirework Radio

Sold for R704

Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 22 - Andrina Madonsela & Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) An orange and blue basket and a wirework radio, two

Sold for R469

Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 23 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Faces III

Sold for R93,800

Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 24 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Faces II

Sold for R128,975

Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 25 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Faces I

Sold for R117,250

Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 26 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Self Portrait

Sold for R3,518

Estimated at R8,000 - R12,000

Lot 27 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Consultation

Sold for R11,725

Estimated at R12,000 - R16,000

Lot 28 - Colbert Mashile (South Africa 1972-) Mafalalela

Estimated at R18,000 - R24,000

Lot 29 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Roadshow

Sold for R14,070

Estimated at R15,000 - R20,000

Lot 30 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses I

Sold for R9,380

Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 31 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses II

Sold for R9,380

Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 32 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses III

Sold for R9,966

Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 33 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses IV

Sold for R9,380

Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 34 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) A Pilchard, Suikermielies and Sweetcorn bowl, three

Sold for R234

Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 35 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstract 2

Sold for R1,563

Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 36 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstracts 1

Sold for R1,563

Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 37 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstract 3

Sold for R1,563

Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 38 - Unknown Artist Blue Seascape

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 39 - Lorenzo Labret Beach Front

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 40 - W Shaub Mountainside

Sold for R2,110

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 41 - Axel Eriksson (Namibia 1878-1924) Table Mountain

Estimated at R15,000 - R20,000

Lot 42 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015) Field of trees

Sold for R1,172

Estimated at R5,000 - R8,000

Lot 43 - Donald MacLaren (Britain 1886-1917) View Towards the Mine Dumps

Estimated at R4,000 - R6,000

Lot 44 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015) Houses across the field

Sold for R352

Estimated at R1,000 - R3,000

Lot 45 - Unknown Artist Fishermen on the Port

Sold for R821

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 46 - Terry Figueira Arial View (sic)

Sold for R352

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 47 - Denis Murphy (South Africa 1935-2012) Boat on a Dock

Sold for R293

Estimated at R200 - R300

Lot 48 - Unknown Artist World Map

Sold for R352

Estimated at R400 - R500