Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

South African & International Art - Day Sale

Sold for

ZAR 68 208
Lot 449
  • Lucky Sibiya; The Drummer's Jacket


Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 90 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 68 208

About this Item

South African 1942-1999
The Drummer's Jacket

signed and dated 97

mixed media and found objects on hessian laid down on board
93,5 by 114cm excluding frame

Notes

The Drummer's Jacket by Lucky Sibiya was one of the last pieces he created before he passed away. This 'self portrait' consists of his own tweed jacket cast in plaster and clay. Sibiya, a man passionate about jazz, often 'jammed' with his friends in late night Sophiatown gigs.

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