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 1 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Girl in profile
Sold for R250,360
Lot 2 - George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) In the Train
Sold for R432,440
Lot 3 - George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) The Preacher in the Church
Sold for R250,360
Lot 4 - George Pemba (South Africa 1912-2001) Township Games
Sold for R432,440
Lot 5 - Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979) Two Old Ladies Shopping on a Cold Day
Sold for R295,880
Lot 6 - Gladys Mgudlandlu (South Africa 1925-1979) A Woman Carrying Firewood
Sold for R79,660
Lot 7 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957) Bushveld with Acacia tree
Sold for R159,320
Lot 8 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957) Acacias with oncoming storm
Sold for R113,800
Lot 9 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Landscape with crouching figure
Sold for R2,048,400
Lot 10 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Highveld landscape with figure in pool
Sold for R455,200
Lot 11 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Highveld landscape with structures
Sold for R455,200
Lot 12 - Sam Nhlengethwa (South Africa 1955-) Miriam Makeba
Sold for R142,250
Lot 13 - Sam Nhlengethwa (South Africa 1955-) Ray Charles
Sold for R108,110
Lot 14 - Walter Whall Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982) Village scene with rider
Sold for R125,180
Lot 15 - Maurice van Essche (South Africa 1906-1977) Karoo Sunset
Sold for R91,040
Lot 16 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971) The Family
Sold for R108,110
Lot 17 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971) A Street vendor
Sold for R113,800
Lot 19 - Dumile Feni (South Africa 1942-1991) Horse Rider
Sold for R358,470
Lot 20 - Dumile Feni (South Africa 1942-1991) Couple with umbrella
Sold for R125,180
Lot 21 - Dumile Feni (South Africa 1942-1991) The duo
Sold for R216,220
Lot 22 - Edoardo Villa (Italy/South Africa 1915-2011) Reclining figure
Sold for R796,600
Lot 23 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Township Street Scene
Sold for R796,600
Lot 24 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Bustling street scene
Sold for R569,000
Lot 25 - Sydney Kumalo (South Africa 1935-1988) Mythological Rider II (Study for Mythological Rider)
Sold for R796,600
Lot 26 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Woman wearing a headscarf
Sold for R625,900
Lot 27 - Alexis Preller (South Africa 1911-1975) The Yellow Head
Sold for R978,680
Lot 28 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010) Figure in a Landscape
Sold for R569,000
Lot 29 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Lamentations
Sold for R216,220
Lot 30 - Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Coeur Rage II
Sold for R375,540
Lot 31 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Eight Figures
Sold for R500,720
Lot 32 - Ezrom Legae (South Africa 1938-1999) The Prisoner (Young Man)
Sold for R318,640
Lot 34 - Ezrom Legae (South Africa 1938-1999) Abstract figure
Sold for R91,040
Lot 35 - Ezrom Legae (South Africa 1938-1999) Elongated figure
Sold for R136,560
Lot 36 - Ezrom Legae (South Africa 1938-1999) Torso
Sold for R182,080
Lot 37 - Ernest Mancoba (South Africa 1904-2002) Untitled composition
Sold for R933,160
Lot 38 - Louis Maqhubela (South Africa 1939-) Untitled
Sold for R45,520
Lot 39 - Louis Maqhubela (South Africa 1939-) Praise singer
Sold for R73,970
Lot 40 - Owusu-Ankomah (Ghana 1956-) Microcron-Kundum No 5
Sold for R227,600
Lot 41 - Cyrus Kabiru (Kenya 1984-) Macho Nne #09 (Caribbean Peacock)
Sold for R56,900
Lot 42 - Athi-Patra Ruga (South Africa 1984-) The Death of Beiruth #1 and #2
Sold for R45,520
Lot 44 - John Meyer (South Africa 1942-) What the Night Knows
Sold for R477,960
Lot 45 - Ephraim Ngatane (South Africa 1938-1971) Figures in the street
Sold for R79,660
Lot 46 - Gerard Sekoto (South Africa 1913-1993) Portrait of a young girl
Sold for R227,600
Lot 50 - Percy Konqobe (South African 1939-) The offering
Sold for R147,940
Lot 51 - Speelamn Mahlangu (South Africa 1958-2004) Conversation
Sold for R102,420