This October, 2021, we are honoured to present Art, Life and Love: The Collection of Nwabisa Xayiya, a single owner auction showcasing the cultivated taste and style of Nwabisa Xayiya.
The auction offers examples by great modernists as well as exciting contemporary pieces. Notable is a selection of work by George Pemba. There is also a set of impressive urban scenes and portraits by Gerard Sekoto, a rarely seen Alexis Preller, a glorious Robert Hodgins, and varied examples of Dumile Feni’s work. Within the contemporary offering, there are outstanding works by Blessing Ngobeni, Sam Nhlengethwa, William Kentridge, Teresa Firmino, Athi-Patra Ruga, Kudzanai Chiurai, Nelson Makamo, Owusu-Ankomah and Nicholas Hlobo.
Lot 5 - Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979)
Sold for R295,880
Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000
Lot 7 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)
Sold for R159,320
Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000
Lot 8 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)
Sold for R113,800
Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000
Lot 9 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-)
Sold for R2,048,400
Estimated at R1,000,000 - R1,500,000
Lot 14 - Walter Whall Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982)
Sold for R125,180
Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000
Lot 15 - Maurice van Essche (South Africa 1906-1977)
Sold for R91,040
Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000
Lot 16 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971)
Sold for R108,110
Estimated at R100,000 - R200,000
Lot 17 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971)
Sold for R113,800
Estimated at R120,000 - R180,000
Lot 22 - Edoardo Villa (Italy/South Africa 1915-2011)
Sold for R796,600
Estimated at R800,000 - R1,200,000
Lot 25 - Sydney Kumalo (South Africa 1935-1988)
Sold for R796,600
Estimated at R800,000 - R1,200,000
Lot 51 - Speelamn Mahlangu (South Africa 1958-2004)
Sold for R102,420
Estimated at R60,000 - R90,000