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

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 

 

Location: Online Auction

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

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

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Auction

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Art (117)

 
Lot 1 - Pat Mautloa (South Africa 1952-)

Lot 1 - Pat Mautloa (South Africa 1952-)

Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

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

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

Sold for R11,725


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 3 - Tony Nkotsi (South Africa 1955-)

Lot 3 - Tony Nkotsi (South Africa 1955-)

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

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

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

Estimated at R1,500 - R2,500

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

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

Estimated at R400 - R600

Lot 6 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-)

Lot 6 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-)

Estimated at R600 - R800

Lot 7 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-)

Lot 7 - Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-)

Estimated at R700 - R900

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

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

Sold for R176


Estimated at R300 - R600

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

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

Sold for R1,407


Estimated at R600 - R800

Lot 10 - Unknown Artist

Lot 10 - Unknown Artist

Sold for R469


Estimated at R800 - R1,200

Lot 11 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-)

Lot 11 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-)

Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 12 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-)

Lot 12 - Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-)

Sold for R7,035


Estimated at R8,000 - R12,000

Lot 13 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Lot 13 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Sold for R1,876


Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 14 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Lot 14 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Sold for R3,518


Estimated at R2,500 - R3,500

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

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

Sold for R4,221


Estimated at R2,500 - R3,500

Lot 16 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Lot 16 - Gaoganwe Christopher "Rochester" Mafafo (South Africa 1956-)

Sold for R1,172


Estimated at R1,800 - R2,400

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

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

Sold for R1,407


Estimated at R1,800 - R2,400

Lot 18 - Vusi Khumalo (South Africa 1951-)

Lot 18 - Vusi Khumalo (South Africa 1951-)

Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 19 - Dumisani Sibisi (South Africa 1962-)

Lot 19 - Dumisani Sibisi (South Africa 1962-)

Sold for R1,055


Estimated at R1,500 - R2,000

Lot 20 - Grand Maghandlela (South Africa 1960-)

Lot 20 - Grand Maghandlela (South Africa 1960-)

Sold for R1,407


Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

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

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

Sold for R704


Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 22 - Andrina Madonsela & Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century)

Lot 22 - Andrina Madonsela & Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century)

Sold for R469


Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 23 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 23 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R93,800


Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 24 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 24 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R128,975


Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 25 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 25 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R117,250


Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000

Lot 26 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 26 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Estimated at R8,000 - R12,000

Lot 27 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 27 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R11,725


Estimated at R12,000 - R16,000

Lot 28 - Colbert Mashile (South Africa 1972-)

Lot 28 - Colbert Mashile (South Africa 1972-)

Estimated at R18,000 - R24,000

Lot 29 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 29 - Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R14,070


Estimated at R15,000 - R20,000

Lot 30 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Lot 30 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Sold for R9,380


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 31 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Lot 31 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Sold for R9,380


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 32 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Lot 32 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Sold for R9,966


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 33 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Lot 33 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-)

Sold for R9,380


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 34 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century)

Lot 34 - Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century)

Sold for R234


Estimated at R300 - R600

Lot 35 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 35 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R1,563


Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 36 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 36 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R1,563


Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 37 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 37 - Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-)

Sold for R1,563


Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 38 - Unknown Artist

Lot 38 - Unknown Artist

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 39 - Lorenzo Labret

Lot 39 - Lorenzo Labret

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 40 - W Shaub

Lot 40 - W Shaub

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 41 - Axel Eriksson (Namibia 1878-1924)

Lot 41 - Axel Eriksson (Namibia 1878-1924)

Estimated at R15,000 - R20,000

Lot 42 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015)

Lot 42 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015)

Estimated at R5,000 - R8,000

Lot 43 - Donald MacLaren (Britain 1886-1917)

Lot 43 - Donald MacLaren (Britain 1886-1917)

Estimated at R4,000 - R6,000

Lot 44 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015)

Lot 44 - Walter Westbrook (South Africa 1925-2015)

Estimated at R1,000 - R3,000

Lot 45 - Unknown Artist

Lot 45 - Unknown Artist

Sold for R821


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 46 - Terry Figueira

Lot 46 - Terry Figueira

Sold for R352


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 47 - Denis Murphy (South Africa 1935-2012)

Lot 47 - Denis Murphy (South Africa 1935-2012)

Sold for R293


Estimated at R200 - R300

Lot 48 - Unknown Artist

Lot 48 - Unknown Artist

Sold for R352


Estimated at R400 - R500