IMPRESSIONS: Works from the Marilyn Martin Collection

IMPRESSIONS: Works from the Marilyn Martin Collection

Sale number: TO MM June 23

 

Aspire Art is honoured to offer art lovers a rare opportunity to acquire works of art from the private collection of the late Marilyn Martin.

Marilyn Martin played an extraordinary role in the art and cultural life of South Africa. After eleven years as the Director of the South African National Gallery from 1990 until 2001 she was appointed Director of Art Collections for Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Following her retirement from Iziko Museums in 2008 she worked as an independent writer, curator, lecturer. 

The unique collection features a number of works reflecting the warm and personal relationships Marilyn Martin held with many South African artists. A number of works were gifted to her while numerous others include personal dedications and the sale offers a unique opportunity to acquire significant works from a special collection.

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Name: Ms Micaela Wentzel
Email: micaela@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 84 030 7397

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Lot 1 - Peter Clarke (South Africa 1929-2014)

Lot 1 - Peter Clarke (South Africa 1929-2014) Woman in a Landscape

Sold for R15,242


Estimated at R12,000 - R18,000

Lot 2 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-)

Lot 2 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) I Am Still Learning

Sold for R234,500


Estimated at R60,000 - R80,000

Lot 3 - Azaria Mbatha (South Africa 1941-2018)

Lot 3 - Azaria Mbatha (South Africa 1941-2018) The woman who loved and was.../Innocent from accusation

Sold for R2,228


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 4 - Billy Mandindi (South Africa 1967-2005)

Lot 4 - Billy Mandindi (South Africa 1967-2005) Memory

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 5 - Dan Rakgoathe (South Africa 1937-2004)

Lot 5 - Dan Rakgoathe (South Africa 1937-2004) Moonlight Figures

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R2,000 - R3,000

Lot 6 - Hardy Botha (South Africa 1947-)

Lot 6 - Hardy Botha (South Africa 1947-) Scene with wagon

Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 7 - Lippy Lipshitz (South Africa 1903-1980)

Lot 7 - Lippy Lipshitz (South Africa 1903-1980) Abstract figures

Estimated at R800 - R1,200

Lot 8 - Karin Skawran (South Africa 1937-2015)

Lot 8 - Karin Skawran (South Africa 1937-2015) Wind Lost

Sold for R821


Estimated at R800 - R1,200

Lot 9 - Omar Badsha (South Africa 1945-)

Lot 9 - Omar Badsha (South Africa 1945-) Portrait of a man

Estimated at R8,000 - R12,000

Lot 10 - Ronnie Levitan (South Africa 1943-2005)

Lot 10 - Ronnie Levitan (South Africa 1943-2005) Marilyn and the Butcher Boys

Sold for R3,048


Estimated at R2,000 - R4,000

Lot 11 - Lisa Brice (South Africa 1968-)

Lot 11 - Lisa Brice (South Africa 1968-) Trellidoor Locked?

Sold for R8,794


Estimated at R6,000 - R8,000

Lot 12 - Lisa Brice (South Africa 1968-)

Lot 12 - Lisa Brice (South Africa 1968-) Staying Alive (Hand Shake)

Sold for R10,552


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 13 - Cecily Sash (South Africa 1925-2019)

Lot 13 - Cecily Sash (South Africa 1925-2019) Composition with seagulls and snake

Estimated at R5,000 - R10,000

Lot 14 - Paul Stopforth (South Africa 1945-)

Lot 14 - Paul Stopforth (South Africa 1945-) Opening Night

Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 15 - Fanlo Mkhize (South Africa 1959-1995)

Lot 15 - Fanlo Mkhize (South Africa 1959-1995) SAFESE XZONE

Sold for R3,752


Estimated at R3,000 - R5,000

Lot 16 - Dan Halter (Zimbabwe 1977-)

Lot 16 - Dan Halter (Zimbabwe 1977-) Safe as Fuck

Sold for R82,075


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 17 - Brett Murray (South Africa 1961-)

Lot 17 - Brett Murray (South Africa 1961-) Hangman, three

Sold for R3,048


Estimated at R3,000 - R6,000

Lot 18 - Brett Murray and Conrad Botes (South Africa 1961-)

Lot 18 - Brett Murray and Conrad Botes (South Africa 1961-) Voortrekker (from the Boogie Lights series

Sold for R4,924


Estimated at R4,000 - R8,000

Lot 19 - Margaret Vorster (South Africa 1953-)

Lot 19 - Margaret Vorster (South Africa 1953-) Blue Deer

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R2,000 - R4,000

Lot 20 - Margaret Vorster (South Africa 1953-)

Lot 20 - Margaret Vorster (South Africa 1953-) Muse with Weightier Crystal

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R2,000 - R4,000

Lot 21 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 21 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-) Moon over the mountain with nude

Estimated at R3,000 - R5,000

Lot 22 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 22 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-) Garden

Estimated at R4,000 - R6,000

Lot 23 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 23 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-) Tchiwara in the Park

Sold for R3,283


Estimated at R3,000 - R4,000

Lot 24 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-)

Lot 24 - Louis Jansen van Vuuren (South Africa 1949-) Gardens

Estimated at R2,000 - R4,000

Lot 25 - Ardmore Ceramic Studio (South Africa 20th Century)

Lot 25 - Ardmore Ceramic Studio (South Africa 20th Century) Vase with leaf relief

Sold for R2,110


Estimated at R2,000 - R4,000

Lot 26 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982)

Lot 26 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982) Landscape with figures, dish

Sold for R1,759


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 27 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982)

Lot 27 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982) Sleeping Man

Sold for R12,898


Estimated at R8,000 - R10,000

Lot 28 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982)

Lot 28 - Walter Battiss (South Africa 1906-1982) Career Bird

Estimated at R15,000 - R20,000

Lot 29 - Braam Kruger (South Africa 1950-2008)

Lot 29 - Braam Kruger (South Africa 1950-2008) Reclined figure

Sold for R3,986


Estimated at R1,000 - R2,000

Lot 30 - Helmut Starcke (South Africa 1935-2017)

Lot 30 - Helmut Starcke (South Africa 1935-2017) Fine china bowl with cherries

Sold for R3,518


Estimated at R10,000 - R15,000

Lot 31 - Claire Gavronsky (South Africa 1957-)

Lot 31 - Claire Gavronsky (South Africa 1957-) Behind the Mind

Sold for R25,795


Estimated at R20,000 - R30,000