Aspire Art will impress collectors with this focused, boutique-style auction. Including 81 carefully selected lots the sale boasts impressive examples by many of South Africa’s most celebrated artists. A fine selection of William Kentridge works, including two original drawings, Eduardo Villa sculptures, painting by Robert Hodgins and Walter Battiss and a wonderful early Penny Siopis drawing are on offer.
Also featured are two special sections – Black Modernism and Photography. Aspire has firmly cemented itself as a champion of both these collecting segments and collectors will be spoilt for choice with a rare drawing by Dumile Feni as well as works by other modernists including Gerard Sekoto, George Pemba and Lucas Sithole and photographs by David Goldblatt, Mohau Modisakeng and Simphiwe Ndzube amongst others.
Lot 52 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010)
Sold for R867,156
Lot 58 - Lucas Thandokwazi Sithole (South Africa 1931-1994)
Sold for R250,000
Lot 74 - David Goldblatt (South Africa 1930-2018)
Sold for R125,180
Lot 75 - David Goldblatt (South Africa 1930-2018)
Sold for R100,000