Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 12 July 2021

Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Sold for

ZAR 23 450
Lot 651
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva
  • John Muafangejo; Adam and Eva


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 23 450

About this Item

Namibian 1943-1987
Adam and Eva

inscribed with the artist's name and Ovambo in the block

linocut
65 by 54cm excluding frame; 89 by 75 by 2cm including frame

Notes

Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the artist to the current owner's father dated 12 December 1967.

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the current owner's father.

Literature

Orde Levinson (1992) I was Lonelyness: The Complete Graphic Works of John Muafangejo, Cape Town: Struik, page 22, catalogue number 1.

Standard Bank National Arts Festival 1988, John N Muafangejo, catalogue number 85.

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