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
Lot 97 - Sandile Goje (South Africa 1972-) Meeting of Two Cultures
Sold for R2,580
Lot 98 - Sandile Goje (South Africa 1972-) What a Pleasure to Listen to Music
Sold for R586
Lot 100 - Sandile Goje (South Africa 1972-) Peace is in our Hands
Sold for R704
Lot 101 - William Zulu (South Africa 1956-) Pain of Kwa Zulu-Natal
Sold for R938
Lot 102 - Mmakgabo Mapula Helen Sebidi (South Africa 1943-) Bo Moepa Thutse
Sold for R3,518
Lot 103 - Sithembiso Sibisi (South Africa 1976-) The Precious Gift
Sold for R6,449
Lot 104 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Beadwork doll
Sold for R410
Lot 107 - AM Sandilands (South Africa 20th Century) Portrait of a man
Sold for R938
Lot 108 - Neil Rodger (South Africa 1941-) Portrait of Julian Oglivy Thompson
Sold for R23,450
Lot 109 - Robert Tollast (United Kingdom 1915-2008) Sir Ernest Oppenheimer
Estimated at R5,000 - R8,000
Lot 111 - Robert Tollast (United Kingdom 1915-2008) Portait of Sir Ernest Oppenheimer
Sold for R4,690
Lot 113 - William Etty (Britain 1784-1849) Self portrait
Sold for R14,656
Lot 115 - Wallace Bassford (United States of America 1900-1998) Pinacle of Happiness
Estimated at R12,000 - R18,000
