19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020
Contents of Joburg bar
Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 60 000USD 2 276 - 3 415
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 46 900
About this Item
Zimbabwean 1977-
Self Portrait
signed, dated 2001, and inscribed with the title on the reverse
mixed media
189,5 by 119cm excluding frame; 193 by 123,5 by 6,5cm including frame
Notes
Here we see a composition of the artist's face made up from bar detritus, crushed cigarette packets and pills. This was one of the works the artist displayed at his final year Michaelis exhibition and was originally presented flat with another self-portrait, this time made from sweets and showing a much more innocent visage. The audience was encouraged to scoop up the sweets and the final artwork thus became visible.