19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Live Virtual Auction, 28 June 2022

19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art Part I
About the Session

Strauss & Co's latest live virtual sale takes place on Tuesday 28 June 2022 and includes three sessions of fine art, including a session devoted entirely to Abstract Art created in South Africa. The 308 lots available to browse, bid and buy in these curated sessions include prints, works on paper, paintings, sculptures, ceramics and books.

The first session offers Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art with a focus on Prints and Multiples, Works on Paper, Sculpture and Ceramics (lots 1 - 88).


Sold for

ZAR 2 345
Lot 84
  • Hlavutelo Ngobeni; Priest
  • Hlavutelo Ngobeni; Priest


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 345

About this Item

South African 21st Century
Priest

signed, dated '21, numbered 4/5, and inscribed with the title in pencil in the margin

etching and surface rolling on paper
image size: 40 by 27cm; sheet size: 50 by 35,5cm, unframed

Notes

'This artwork captures a time in the apartheid era when Tutu led his people as a priest, friend, and man of the people. I was very inspired by a quote that I read about ‘difference’ and that differences between people shouldn’t separate and alienate us, “We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another”.' –Hlavutelo Ngobeni

Born in Thomo village, Limpopo, Hlavutelo Ngobeni was encouraged from a young age, particularly by her school teacher, to follow her passion for the arts. Ngobeni is currently doing workplace training in the pro-shop at Artist Proof Studio. Phillemon Hlungwani, a renowned artist and APS alumnus, has been an instrumental influence on the artist's printmaking.

Proceeds from the sale of this lot will go to the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation.

View all Hlavutelo Ngobeni lots for sale in this auction