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Bernard Matemera

Zimbabwean · 1946–2002 · Sculptor

Bernard Matemera was a Zimbabwean sculptor. The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture", although some of its recognised members… (Wikipedia)

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8lots offered2017–2026years recorded86%sold (6)$3.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronzeUntitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio)Rago Auctions · $6,930≈ £5,560≈ €6,478Sign up to see
  2. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronzeUntitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $4,480≈ £3,879≈ €4,476Sign up to see
  3. Bernard Matemera, Auktion 404, Los 738, 1992, BronzeAuktion 404, Los 738Van Ham · €2,838≈ $3,354≈ £2,507Sign up to see

Bernard Matemera’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Bernard Matemera between 2017 and 2026, of which 6 sold (86%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $1.2kSign up free to see to $6.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.9kSign up free to see for Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio) at Rago Auctions in June 2023. The most common medium is sculpture (5 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (2), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2) and Van Ham (2).

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  1. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronze
    Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992
    Sculpture
    15¾ h x 7½ w x 10 d in (40 x 19 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 347
    $6,930≈ £5,560≈ €6,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronze
    Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992
    Sculpture
    15¾ h x 7½ w x 10 d in (40 x 19 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 331
    $2,772≈ £2,224≈ €2,511Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronze
    Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992
    Sculpture
    15¾ h x 7½ w x 10 d in (40 x 19 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $3,000≈ £2,631≈ €3,014Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Bernard Matemera, Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992, bronze
    Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio), 1992
    Sculpture
    15¾ h x 7½ w x 10 d in (40 x 19 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 295
    $4,480≈ £3,879≈ €4,476Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Bernard Matemera, Auktion 432, Los 746, Serpentin
    Auktion 432, Los 746
    Serpentin
    Van Ham · · Lot 746
    €1,032≈ $1,162≈ £915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Bernard Matemera, Auktion 404, Los 738, 1992, Bronze
    Auktion 404, Los 738, 1992
    Sculpture · ed. 39/100
    Van Ham · · Lot 738
    €2,838≈ $3,354≈ £2,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Bernard Matemera, Untitled
    Untitled
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 190
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Toomey & Co. ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Bernard Matemera that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Bernard Matemera: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Bernard Matemera at auction?

$6,930Sign up free to see, for Untitled (from the Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow portfolio) at Rago Auctions (June 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Bernard Matemera?

The median sale price is $3.2kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Bernard Matemera have sold at auction?

6 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Bernard Matemera?

Rago Auctions, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Van Ham account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Van Ham

About Bernard Matemera

Bernard Matemera was a Zimbabwean sculptor. The sculptural movement of which he was part is usually referred to as "Shona sculpture", although some of its recognised members are not ethnically Shona. His whole professional career was spent at the Tengenenge Sculpture Community, 150 km north of Harare near Guruve.

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