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George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba

South African 1912-2001 

Born in Port Elizabeth on 2 April 1912, Milwa Mnyaluza ‘George’ Pemba developed an early love of drawing, encouraged by his parents. After winning a scholarship at the age of 16, Pemba worked hard developing his signature style, drawing portraits and depicting life around him. Under the apartheid regime, Pemba continued to practice his art, thanks, largely, to the support of his wife Eunice, who ran a spaza shop. In 1990, a major exhibition of Pemba works at the Everard Read Gallery in Johannesburg brought him national attention. He is renowned for his unembellished honesty, fine draftsmanship, expressive colour and strong sense of composition.

108 lots offered      83.33% sold      ZAR 22 280 376
 

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George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; A Busy Street Scene
11 Oct 2010
Sold for ZAR 189 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Your Father never did this
24 May 2010
Sold for ZAR 83 550
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Township Scene
15 Mar 2010
Sold for ZAR 345 340
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; My Days Are Gone
15 Mar 2010
ZAR 160 000 - 200 000
 
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Celebration
8 Oct 2009
Sold for ZAR 200 520
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; The Dice Players
7 Sep 2009
Sold for ZAR 267 360
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; A Portrait of a Seated Man Reading
7 Sep 2009
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
 
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Purple Dancing Lady 1974
7 Sep 2009
ZAR 320 000 - 380 000
 
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; The Blessing
7 Sep 2009
Sold for ZAR 434 460
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; The Guitar Player
9 Mar 2009
Sold for ZAR 401 040
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; The Dice Players
9 Mar 2009
Sold for ZAR 311 920
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; The Court Room
9 Mar 2009
ZAR 70 000 - 100 000