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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; Portrait of an Old Man and a Primus Stove
Portrait of an Old Man and a Primus Stove
1 Jun 2020
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
 
Willie Bester; Stop Sign with Dolls
Stop Sign with Dolls
1 Jun 2020
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Willie Bester; Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child
16 Mar 2020
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Still Life with Fruit
Still Life with Fruit
25 Nov 2019
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Home Coming
Home Coming
19 Oct 2019
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Codesa
Codesa
19 Oct 2019
Sold for ZAR 21 622
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Blue Guitar
Blue Guitar
16 Sep 2019
ZAR 200 000 - 250 000
 
Willie Bester; Collecting Water
Collecting Water
15 Jul 2019
Sold for ZAR 6 449
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Peace Tank
Peace Tank
8 Jun 2019
ZAR 25 000 - 35 000
 
Willie Bester; Cape Township Scene
Cape Township Scene
20 May 2019
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Cooker
Cooker
20 May 2019
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Willie Bester; Pray for Your Country
Pray for Your Country
20 May 2019
ZAR 18 000 - 24 000
 

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