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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

79 lots offered      55.70% sold      ZAR 1 617 515
 

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Willie Bester; Portrait of an Old Man and a Primus Stove
25 Oct 2021
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
 
Willie Bester; Stop Sign with Dolls
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 17 588
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; District Six
22 Sep 2021
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Mini Store
23 Aug 2021
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Shop with Us
23 Aug 2021
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Freedom Now
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Three Portraits
29 Mar 2021
ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
 
Willie Bester; Three Boxes, three
29 Mar 2021
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
Willie Bester; Child Soldier
22 Feb 2021
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
 
Willie Bester; Springbok
22 Feb 2021
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Khayalethu Cash Store
23 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 25 795
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Whites Only
8 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 43 244
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.