Willie Bester
I will have to Check whether He is still in Jail
Lot Estimate
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 111 400
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
South African 1956-
I will have to Check whether He is still in Jail
signed and dated 03
oil and enamel paint on wood, studs, SA National Service army pants, found objects and glass
tondo: diameter 99,5cm
Notes
Full Title:
"I will have to check whether he is still in jail" - Department of Prison Official, responding to a press query on whether Mr. Nelson Mandela was about to be released. Financial Mail, 21 February, 1986.
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