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Nico Masemola

South African 1987-2015 


Born in 1987 in Aliwal North, Nico Masemola grew up watching Hylton Nel at work in his ceramic studio in Bethulie. Masemola would subsequently become the first in an ever growing line of potters that has since come to be dubbed the School of Nel. Learning from a master craftsman such as the likes of Hylton Nel, Masemola’s own work reflects a skillful control of glaze combined with a witty humour evident in his subjects. Ranging from biblical subjects such as Adam and Eve, Masemola incorporates both domestic and wild creatures from the animal kingdom such as horses, hares and greyhounds to lions and tigers, each exuding their own playful characters.


55 lots offered      96.36% sold      ZAR 1 191 355
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Nico Masemola; Reclining Figure
20 Mar 2024
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Green-glazed Bowl with Three Seated Hares Stand
10 Jul 2023
Sold for ZAR 46 900
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Dog with a Bone
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; A Blue and White Glazed Hare
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 15 243
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; A Recumbent Lion with a Green-glazed Mane
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Snarling Tiger
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 15 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; A Grey and Black-glazed Medici Lion
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 14 794
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Monkey with its Young
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 18 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; A green-glazed Hare
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 32 830
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Green-glazed Hound and Hare
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 18 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; Fierce Green-glazed Dog
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 11 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Nico Masemola; A Piebald Pony
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 14 794
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT