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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

55 lots offered      76.36% sold      ZAR 1 589 375
 

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Willie Bester; Barber
12 Nov 2018
Sold for ZAR 17 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Election 94
10 Nov 2014
Sold for ZAR 250 096
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; In My World
10 Nov 2014
Sold for ZAR 204 624
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; The Toy Telephone
10 Nov 2014
Starting at ZAR 120 000
 
Willie Bester; Bloemhof Flats, District Six
6 Feb 2012
Sold for ZAR 17 824
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Young Boy with Cat
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 8 783
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; A Game of Cards
26 Sep 2011
Starting at ZAR 8 000
 
Willie Bester; The Haircut
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 22 280
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT