Communal Supper

Provenance

Stephan Welz & Co in Association with Sotheby's, Cape Town, 6 March 2000, lot 346.

Property of an Important Collector.

Notes

Painted in 1975, George Pemba’s Communal Supper, stands as a monumental testament to his social realism and unwavering dedication to depicting the lived experiences of his community.

Coming from a period widely regarded as his most prolific, this work showcases Pemba’s mastery of the genre at its absolute peak. The composition captures three boys huddled around a communal bowl, their eyes closed, emphasising the intimate, sacred act of nourishment.

Through Pemba’s bold application of form, contrasting light and vibrant colour, the scene radiates a dramatic energy that amplifies the ethos of Ubuntu. Held in a distinguished private collection since 2000, this rare masterwork offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire a foundational pillar of South African Black Modernism.