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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

84 lots offered      53.57% sold      ZAR 1 643 310
 

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Willie Bester; The Toy Telephone
10 Nov 2014
ZAR 120 000 - 180 000
 
Willie Bester; Man Wearing a Cap
11 Nov 2013
Sold for ZAR 29 557
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Tank
20 May 2013
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
 
Willie Bester; Truck, Barber and Spaza Shop
11 Jun 2012
Sold for ZAR 22 280
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
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
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
 
Willie Bester; The Haircut
26 Sep 2011
Sold for ZAR 22 280
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Khayelitsha Barber Shop
16 May 2011
ZAR 25 000 - 40 000
 
Willie Bester; I will have to Check whether He is still in Jail
16 May 2011
Sold for ZAR 111 400
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; Truck and Driver for Hire
15 Mar 2010
Sold for ZAR 30 078
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Willie Bester; A Still Life with Pears in a White Bowl
7 Sep 2009
Sold for ZAR 17 267
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT