Aspire’s final auction for 2017 ended the year on a high note with a collection of top historical, modern and contemporary artworks.
A number of superb historic paintings came to auction, dating back to the late nineteenth century. Among them were works by Hugo Naudé, Anton Van Wouw, and Dorothy Kay. A fine collection of mid-twentieth century modern work by South Africa’s best-known artists at auction including Edoardo Villa, Maggie Laubser, Sydney Kumalo and Irma Stern were also on offer. The top lot by value was, however, a contemporary work. A superb drawing by world-renowned South African artist William Kentridge. Drawing from Mine (Soho with coffee plunger and cup) (1991), sold for R5 456 640, a record for a drawing by Kentridge in South Africa.
Lot 55 - William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-)
Sold for R5,456,640
Lot 64 - Robert Hodgins (South Africa 1920-2010)
Sold for R738,920
Lot 69 - Edoardo Villa (Italy/South Africa 1915-2011)
Sold for R1,023,120
Lot 89 - Anton van Wouw (Nertherlands 1862-1945)
Sold for R1,023,120