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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

96 lots offered      56.25% sold      ZAR 1 798 632

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Willie Bester; Untitled
Untitled
25 Apr 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 456
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Three Portraits
Three Portraits
29 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 5 277
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Mini Store
Mini Store
29 Nov 2021
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Willie Bester; Untitled
Untitled
29 Nov 2021
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
 
Willie Bester; Three Boxes, three
Three Boxes, three
28 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 5 277
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Restricted Area
Restricted Area
7 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 34 140
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Portrait of an Old Man and a Primus Stove
Portrait of an Old Man and a Primus Stove
25 Oct 2021
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
 
Willie Bester; Stop Sign with Dolls
Stop Sign with Dolls
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 17 588
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; District Six
District Six
22 Sep 2021
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Mini Store
Mini Store
23 Aug 2021
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Shop with Us
Shop with Us
23 Aug 2021
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Freedom Now
Freedom Now
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.