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Willie Bester

South African 1956- 

Willie Bester is cited globally as one of South Africa's most important resistance artists. He incorporates recycled material into his paintings, assemblages, and sculptures, creating powerful artworks that speak against political, social, and economic injustice. For Bester, the personal is political, and being apolitical in South Africa is “a dangerous luxury that we cannot afford." Bester lives in Kuils River in the Western Cape and spends his time away from his studio scouring scrap yards sourcing material for use in his artworks

83 lots offered      54.22% sold      ZAR 1 643 310
 

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Willie Bester; Guitar
1 Apr 2025
Starting at ZAR 30 000
Willie Bester; Toy Soldier
10 Mar 2025
Starting at ZAR 40 000
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Willie Bester; Township Scene with Barber Shop
10 Mar 2025
Sold for ZAR 25 795
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Willie Bester; Young Boy with Toy Wheelie
10 Mar 2025
Starting at ZAR 8 000
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Willie Bester; District Six
10 Feb 2025
Starting at ZAR 15 000
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Willie Bester; Chained Figure in an Abstract Landscape
2 Dec 2024
Starting at ZAR 8 000
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Willie Bester; District Six
2 Dec 2024
Starting at ZAR 30 000
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Willie Bester; Man of the Cloth
14 Oct 2024
ZAR 270 000 - 400 000
 
Willie Bester; Bo Kaap
9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; District Six
13 May 2024
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Township Scene
11 Mar 2024
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Social Engineering
12 Oct 2023
ZAR 50 000 - 70 000
 

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