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Samson Mnisi

South African 1971-2022 

Samson Mnisi (the ‘Rainmaker’) was born in Lesotho and studied Fine Arts and Photography at the FUBA Academy of Arts in Johannesburg. He was an abstract expressionist who was searching for a contemporary South African expression. Mnisi’s art was also influenced by the indigenous rituals and healing processes he encountered as a child. He participated in both local and international group and solo exhibitions throughout his career. On 6 October 2022, Mnisi’s solo exhibition Man of the Hour opened at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank, Johannesburg and, sadly, the artist suddenly passed away the following day. He was honoured with an exhibition by Asisibenze Art Atelier at the Cape Town Art Fair in February 2023.

30 lots offered      83.33% sold      ZAR 299 629

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Samson Mnisi; Abstract Composition in Red
Abstract Composition in Red
7 Jun 2021
Sold for ZAR 25 000
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Samson Mnisi; Abstract Composition in Pink
Abstract Composition in Pink
23 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 7 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Samson Mnisi; Abstract Composition I; Abstract Composition II, two
Abstract Composition I; Abstract Composition II, two
19 Oct 2020
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Samson Mnisi; Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition
1 Jun 2020
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Samson Mnisi; Abstract with Cross Forms
Abstract with Cross Forms
19 Nov 2018
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
 
Samson Mnisi; Abstract with Red and Black
Abstract with Red and Black
18 Apr 2016
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 

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