American & Modern Painting Online Auction

February 25, 2016

LOT 155

Lot 155

Speelman Makwa Mahlangu (1958-2004)

Speelman Makwa Mahlangu (1958-2004)
Lot 155 Details
Speelman Makwa Mahlangu (1958-2004), South African

ELDERLY VILLAGERS IN A MOONLIGHT LANDSCAPE

Oil and mixed-media on masonite board; signed lower right
18" x 25.5" — 45.7 x 64.8 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased in South Africa by the sister of the Present Private Collection, Toronto

Literature:

Soweto Fine Art, Artist Biography, Speelman Makwa Mahlangu

Note:

Mahlangu was born and raised in Thokoza, a black township situated in the South East of Central Johannesburg. He was recognized and respected by his fellow artists in Soweto as one of the leaders within the Soweto School of Art.

CONDITION DETAILS

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