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Peter Clarke (South African 1929 - 2014), Homage To The Poet Langston Hughes, Sold for: R 16 380 (Cape Town June 2021)

The last two years have been filled with many challenges, changes and improvements. A global pandemic saw changes in the way we worked, lived, and interacted. 2021 was a year that largely involved discovering what a post-Covid auction world looked like and what it meant for us moving forward. Stephan Welz & Co. redefined our approach to auctions during strict Covid restrictions, and has continued to build on the infrastructure implemented to ensure our collectors not only have access to our auctions from the safety and comfort of their homes, but that they also have an improved bidding experience.

While our hybrid auction model has continued to gain traction, we have seen an exciting new combination of eras, movements and mediums within our Fine Art Department, reflecting our new space within the auction world, particularly in the current global climate where traditional is meeting online. It has been particularly exciting for our art specialists to work with many more contemporary works of art, while maintaining our interest in established artists and quality items. Our sales have seen the amalgamation of artists that are represented by some of South

William Joseph Kentridge, (South Africa 1955 - ): Untitled (Four Shadows), Sold for: R 76 050 (Johannesburg July 2021)

Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, Willows, Sold for R 72 540 (Johannesburg March 2021)

Vladimir Grigoryevich Tretchikoff (South African 1913-2006): Still Life With Chrysanthemums In An Oriental Vase, Sold for: R585 000 (Johannesburg Nov 2021)

Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi (South African 1977 - ), Union Jack, Sold for: R11 700 (Cape Town October 2021)

Angus Taylor (South Africa 1970 - ): Grounded Iv, Sold for R 76 050 (Johannesburg July 2021)

Africa’s blue-chip galleries, with works by some of South Africa’s old and modernist masters. Contemporary works by Andrzej Urbanski, Angus Taylor, Mongezi Ncaphayi, Marlene Dumas, William Kentridge and Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi have sat alongside J.H Pierneef, Maggie Laubser, Peter Clarke, Sydney Kumalo, Anton van Wouw and Robert Hodgins. This juxtaposition of approaches has resulted in a consistently exciting selection of art throughout the year, offering collectors of all interests excellent investment opportunities.

As 2021 draws to a close, we would like to thank our loyal collectors who have adapted to an auction world that has constantly changed, updated and modified as needs have dictated and for their unwavering support and interest in the art that we are fortunate enough to present to them. We encourage collectors to mark their diaries for the Stephan Welz & Co. February Premium Auction, which will kick-start our 2022 auction calendar. We are actively consigning for this sale and welcome consignment enquiries at ct@swelco.co.za and 021 794 6461.

Robert Griffiths Hodgins (South Africa 1920 - 2010): Untitled, Sold for: R468 000 (Johannesburg July 2021)