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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.

97 lots offered      84.54% sold      ZAR 19 920 216
 

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George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Sangoma
17 Sep 2024
Starting at ZAR 320 000
George Milwa Mnyaluza Pemba; Contrasts (Two Babies)
17 Sep 2024
Starting at ZAR 280 000