Wed, 29th Sep 2021 19:00
Modern & Contemporary Art
29
Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971)
The donkey cart
oil on board
Signature details: signed bottom right
Literature: CF: Bester, R. (2009). Ephraim Ngatane: A Setting Apart. Johannesburg: Blank Books. A similar example illustrated in colour on p.26.
(1)
60.5 x 76 cm, framed size: 87.5 x 122.5 x 5.5 cm
Corporate collection, Johannesburg.
Sold for R91,040
Estimated at R80,000 - R120,000
Condition Report
The overall condition is fair. Paint dry, unstable crack top left and cracking top right sky portion. To be restored.
Please note, we are not qualified conservators and these reports give our opinion as to the general condition of the works. We advise that bidders view the lots in person to satisfy themselves with the condition of prospective purchases.
oil on board
Signature details: signed bottom right
Literature: CF: Bester, R. (2009). Ephraim Ngatane: A Setting Apart. Johannesburg: Blank Books. A similar example illustrated in colour on p.26.
(1)
60.5 x 76 cm, framed size: 87.5 x 122.5 x 5.5 cm
Corporate collection, Johannesburg.
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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Aspire Art Auctions brings a significant and insightfully compiled selection of top-quality modern and contemporary art to auction in Cape Town. The sale stars exceptional works by many of South Africa’s big signatures, including, William Kentridge, Robert Hodgins, Penny Siopis, Edoardo Villa, Sydney Kumalo and J.H Pierneef, amongst others. Also featured is an exciting collection of contemporary artists from elsewhere in Africa – Patrick Bongoy and Zemba Luzamba from the Congo, Moustapha Baïdi Oumarou from Cameroon and Gerald Chukwuma from Nigeria.
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