20th Century & Contemporary Art

20th Century & Contemporary Art

Date: 7th Jun, 2023 18:00
Location: Johannesburg
Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue

 

Aspire Art will impress collectors with this focused, boutique-style auction in Johannesburg. A feature of the carefully compiled collection is a strong focus on contemporary African artists. Collectors of contemporary works from Africa will be spoilt for choice with works by Thierry Oussou (Benin), Richard Mudariki (Zimbabwe) and Banele Khoza (Swaziland). Local contemporary favourites include Nandipha  Mntambo, Cinga Samson and Gerhard Marx amongst others. Contemporary photographers are also well represented with works by Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia), Kudzanai Chiurai (Zimbabwe) and South African international superstar, Zanele Muholi, while important historical images are included with works of Winnie Mandela by Alf Kumalo and a portfolio of twelve works – chronicling the hardships of apartheid – from Ernest Cole’s seminal House of Bondage (1967).

A highlight of the sale is South African modernist Alexis Preller’s, Adam (1972) – a recently discovered, never before seen, work forming part of Preller’s series of Adamic-themed works from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Other significant modern pieces include a unique terrazzo sculpture by Edoardo Villa, still lifes by Maggie Laubser and works by Cecil Skotnes, Walter Battiss and J.H Pierneef. 

The sale concludes with a special section of  William Kentridge editioned prints led by the impressive Blue Head (1993 – 1998).

 

Name: Sarah Sinisi
Email: sarah@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 84 568 5639

Name: Ms Marelize Van Zyl
Email: marelize@aspireart.net
Telephone: +27 83 283 7427

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Art (58)

 
Lot 1 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012)

Lot 1 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012)

Sold for R35,000


Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

Lot 2 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012)

Lot 2 - Alf Kumalo (South Africa 1930-2012)

Sold for R46,900


Estimated at R40,000 - R60,000

Lot 3 - Esther Mahlangu (South Africa 1935-)

Lot 3 - Esther Mahlangu (South Africa 1935-)

Sold for R74,344


Estimated at R50,000 - R70,000

Lot 4 - Esther Mahlangu (South Africa 1935-)

Lot 4 - Esther Mahlangu (South Africa 1935-)

Sold for R120,094


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 5 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Lot 5 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Sold for R44,555


Estimated at R30,000 - R40,000

Lot 6 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Lot 6 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Sold for R68,625


Estimated at R30,000 - R40,000

Lot 7 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Lot 7 - Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (South Africa 1886-1957)

Sold for R91,500


Estimated at R30,000 - R40,000

Lot 8 - Wim Botha (South Africa 1974-)

Lot 8 - Wim Botha (South Africa 1974-)

Sold for R91,500


Estimated at R80,000 - R120,000

Lot 9 - Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia 1974-)

Lot 9 - Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia 1974-)

Sold for R171,562


Estimated at R150,000 - R200,000

Lot 10 - Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia 1974-)

Lot 10 - Aida Muluneh (Ethiopia 1974-)

Sold for R171,562


Estimated at R150,000 - R200,000

Lot 11 - Sam Nhlengethwa (South Africa 1955-)

Lot 11 - Sam Nhlengethwa (South Africa 1955-)

Sold for R142,969


Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000

Lot 12 - Ernest Cole (South Africa 1940-1990)

Lot 12 - Ernest Cole (South Africa 1940-1990)

Estimated at R500,000 - R700,000

Lot 13 - Naomi Wanjiku Gakunga (Kenya 1960-)

Lot 13 - Naomi Wanjiku Gakunga (Kenya 1960-)

Sold for R102,938


Estimated at R80,000 - R120,000

Lot 14 - Nandipha Mntambo (South Africa 1982-)

Lot 14 - Nandipha Mntambo (South Africa 1982-)

Sold for R91,500


Estimated at R80,000 - R120,000

Lot 15 - Daniel Naudé (South Africa 1984-)

Lot 15 - Daniel Naudé (South Africa 1984-)

Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 16 - David Koloane (South Africa 1938-2019)

Lot 16 - David Koloane (South Africa 1938-2019)

Sold for R137,250


Estimated at R120,000 - R180,000

Lot 17 - Cinga Samson (South Africa 1986-)

Lot 17 - Cinga Samson (South Africa 1986-)

Sold for R240,188


Estimated at R200,000 - R300,000

Lot 18 - Gerhard Marx (South Africa 1976-)

Lot 18 - Gerhard Marx (South Africa 1976-)

Sold for R214,950


Estimated at R250,000 - R300,000

Lot 19 - Thierry Oussou (Benin 1988-)

Lot 19 - Thierry Oussou (Benin 1988-)

Sold for R251,625


Estimated at R100,000 - R200,000

Lot 20 - Zanele Muholi in collaboration with the Qaqambile Beading Collective

Lot 20 - Zanele Muholi in collaboration with the Qaqambile Beading Collective

Estimated at R400,000 - R600,000

Lot 21 - Zanele Muholi (South Africa 1972-)

Lot 21 - Zanele Muholi (South Africa 1972-)

Estimated at R500,000 - R700,000

Lot 22 - Alexis Preller (South Africa 1911-1975)

Lot 22 - Alexis Preller (South Africa 1911-1975)

Estimated at R5,500,000 - R7,500,000

Lot 23 - Cecil Skotnes (South Africa 1926-2009)

Lot 23 - Cecil Skotnes (South Africa 1926-2009)

Estimated at R300,000 - R500,000

Lot 24 - Lucky Sibiya (South Africa 1942-1999)

Lot 24 - Lucky Sibiya (South Africa 1942-1999)

Estimated at R120,000 - R180,000

Lot 25 - Edoardo Villa (South Africa 1915-2011)

Lot 25 - Edoardo Villa (South Africa 1915-2011)

Sold for R274,500


Estimated at R240,000 - R280,000

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

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

Sold for R102,938


Estimated at R120,000 - R180,000

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

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

Estimated at R250,000 - R350,000

Lot 28 - Maurice van Essche (South Africa 1906-1977)

Lot 28 - Maurice van Essche (South Africa 1906-1977)

Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000

Lot 29 - John Koenakeefe Mohl (South Africa 1903-1985)

Lot 29 - John Koenakeefe Mohl (South Africa 1903-1985)

Sold for R85,781


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 30 - Maggie Laubser (South African 1886–1973)

Lot 30 - Maggie Laubser (South African 1886–1973)

Estimated at R350,000 - R500,000

Lot 31 - Maggie Laubser (South Africa 1886-1973)

Lot 31 - Maggie Laubser (South Africa 1886-1973)

Estimated at R200,000 - R250,000

Lot 32 - Georgina Gratrix (South Africa 1982-)

Lot 32 - Georgina Gratrix (South Africa 1982-)

Sold for R80,062


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 33 - Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (South Africa 1914-2010)

Lot 33 - Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (South Africa 1914-2010)

Sold for R68,625


Estimated at R70,000 - R100,000

Lot 34 - Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (South Africa 1914-2010)

Lot 34 - Bettie Cilliers-Barnard (South Africa 1914-2010)

Sold for R68,625


Estimated at R60,000 - R80,000

Lot 35 - Jake Aikman (South Africa 1978-)

Lot 35 - Jake Aikman (South Africa 1978-)

Sold for R297,375


Estimated at R180,000 - R240,000

Lot 36 - Nelson Makamo (South Africa 1982-)

Lot 36 - Nelson Makamo (South Africa 1982-)

Sold for R297,375


Estimated at R130,000 - R150,000

Lot 37 - Wonder Buhle Mbambo (South African 1989-)

Lot 37 - Wonder Buhle Mbambo (South African 1989-)

Sold for R125,812


Estimated at R100,000 - R150,000

Lot 38 - Michael MacGarry (South Africa 1978-)

Lot 38 - Michael MacGarry (South Africa 1978-)

Estimated at R60,000 - R80,000

Lot 39 - Blessing Ngobeni (South Africa 1985-)

Lot 39 - Blessing Ngobeni (South Africa 1985-)

Sold for R274,500


Estimated at R90,000 - R120,000

Lot 40 - Kudzanai Chiurai (Zimbabwe 1981-)

Lot 40 - Kudzanai Chiurai (Zimbabwe 1981-)

Sold for R205,875


Estimated at R180,000 - R240,000

Lot 41 - Bambo Sibiya (South Africa 1986-)

Lot 41 - Bambo Sibiya (South Africa 1986-)

Sold for R80,062


Estimated at R70,000 - R90,000

Lot 42 - Richard Mudariki (Zimbabwe 1985-)

Lot 42 - Richard Mudariki (Zimbabwe 1985-)

Sold for R85,781


Estimated at R65,000 - R85,000

Lot 43 - Banele Khoza (Swaziland 1994-)

Lot 43 - Banele Khoza (Swaziland 1994-)

Sold for R46,900


Estimated at R30,000 - R50,000

Lot 44 - Banele Khoza (Swaziland 1994-)

Lot 44 - Banele Khoza (Swaziland 1994-)

Sold for R35,175


Estimated at R30,000 - R50,000

Lot 45 - Mxolisi Vusi Beauchamp (South Africa 1979-)

Lot 45 - Mxolisi Vusi Beauchamp (South Africa 1979-)

Sold for R91,500


Estimated at R80,000 - R120,000

Lot 46 - Cameron Platter (South Africa 1978-)

Lot 46 - Cameron Platter (South Africa 1978-)

Estimated at R150,000 - R200,000

Lot 47 - Uwe Wittwer (Switzerland 1954-)

Lot 47 - Uwe Wittwer (Switzerland 1954-)

Sold for R120,094


Estimated at R150,000 - R250,000

Lot 48 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-)

Lot 48 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-)

Sold for R2,048,400


Estimated at R1,000,000 - R1,500,000