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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; Blue Guitar
16 Sep 2019
ZAR 200 000 - 250 000
 
Willie Bester; Collecting Water
15 Jul 2019
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Peace Tank
8 Jun 2019
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
 
Willie Bester; Cape Township Scene
20 May 2019
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Cooker
20 May 2019
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Willie Bester; Pray for Your Country
20 May 2019
ZAR 18 000 - 24 000
 
Willie Bester; Collecting Water
4 Mar 2019
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
Willie Bester; Barber
12 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 17 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; C.F. Daliwongastore
5 Jun 2017
Sold for ZAR 43 199
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Protest
10 Oct 2016
Sold for ZAR 20 463
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Township Scene
14 Mar 2016
Sold for ZAR 20 463
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Township Scene
9 Nov 2015
Sold for ZAR 47 746
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.