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Velaphi (George) Mzimba

South African 1959-2021 


Velaphi (George) Mzimba was born in Dube, Soweto in 1959. A largely self-taught artist, he realised his passion for drawing at an early age and was encouraged by his father. At 16, he joined the Mofolo Arts Centre, where he learned drawing, painting, and pastels under the guidance of Dan Rakgoathe. In the late 1970s, Mzimba was awarded a bursary to attend the Art Foundation to study under Bill Ainslie. His debut solo exhibition was held in 1981 at the Carlton Hotel Gallery, which was run by the South African Association of Arts. Mzimba is known for his large-scale works, often evocative portraits of his fellow people in which he attempted to restore the dignity and identity denied to them during apartheid. He also depicted Zama Zama miners (illegal miners), township life, and still lifes. Mzimba worked as a professional artist, exhibiting his work regularly until his sudden passing in 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.


44 lots offered      59.09% sold      ZAR 632 076
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Composition with Found Objects
28 Nov 2021
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Head of a Man
28 Nov 2021
Starting at ZAR 15 000
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Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Moonrise
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Township Scene
23 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Peach
23 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Portrait of a Girl in a Green Hat
23 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Short Prayer
6 Jul 2020
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Short Prayer
1 Jun 2020
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Short Prayer
25 Nov 2019
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
 
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Portrait of a Zulu Warrior
8 Apr 2019
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
 
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Woman Carrying Water; Man Sitting on a Barrel, two
9 Apr 2017
Sold for ZAR 2 577
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Sawubona II
9 Apr 2017
ZAR 25 000 - 40 000