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Velaphi (George) Mzimba

South African 1959-2021 


Velaphi (George) Mzimba was born in Dube, Soweto in 1959. A largely self-taught artist, he realised his passion for drawing at an early age and was encouraged by his father. At 16, he joined the Mofolo Arts Centre, where he learned drawing, painting, and pastels under the guidance of Dan Rakgoathe. In the late 1970s, Mzimba was awarded a bursary to attend the Art Foundation to study under Bill Ainslie. His debut solo exhibition was held in 1981 at the Carlton Hotel Gallery, which was run by the South African Association of Arts. Mzimba is known for his large-scale works, often evocative portraits of his fellow people in which he attempted to restore the dignity and identity denied to them during apartheid. He also depicted Zama Zama miners (illegal miners), township life, and still lifes. Mzimba worked as a professional artist, exhibiting his work regularly until his sudden passing in 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.


42 lots offered      57.14% sold      ZAR 553 868
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Group of Men; Group of Women, two
13 May 2024
Sold for ZAR 9 967
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Woman Reading; Untitled (Seated Man)
13 May 2024
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Head
15 Apr 2024
Sold for ZAR 35 175
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Yellow Apple against Stone
11 Mar 2024
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; African Market Scene
9 Oct 2023
Sold for ZAR 18 760
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Composition with Found Objects
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Seated Women and Child
14 Aug 2023
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Small Pear
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 5 628
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Book II (Brown)
28 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; African Market Scene
25 Jul 2022
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
 
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Ndebele Women II
30 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Velaphi (George) Mzimba; Composition with Found Objects
28 Nov 2021
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000