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Velaphi (George) Mzimba

South African · 1959–2021

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38auction results2011–2026years recorded61%sold (23)$964Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Man Smoking a Pipe, mixed media and found objects on woodMan Smoking a PipeStrauss & Co · ZAR 142,100≈ $9,097≈ £6,282≈ €8,112Sign up to see
  2. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Maria Mahlangu, mixed media on steel and woodMaria MahlanguStrauss & Co · ZAR 68,208≈ $4,785≈ £3,171≈ €4,441Sign up to see
  3. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, The Dice Players, oil on paperThe Dice PlayersStrauss & Co · ZAR 35,130≈ $2,903≈ £1,948≈ €2,707Sign up to see

Velaphi (George) Mzimba’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 38 auction results for Velaphi (George) Mzimba between 2011 and 2026, of which 23 sold (61%). Recorded sale prices range from $186Sign up free to see to $9.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.1kSign up free to see for Man Smoking a Pipe at Strauss & Co in May 2016. The most common medium is oil paintings (13 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (38).

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  1. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Head of a Man, bronze with a green patina
    Head of a Man
    Sculpture · ed. 1/6
    height: 29cm; width: 32cm; depth: 11cm
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 332
    ZAR 8,198≈ $505≈ £377≈ €436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Apple, 1999, mixed media on canvas
    Apple, 1999
    Mixed media · Canvas
    100 by 100 by 4,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 66
    ZAR 33,635≈ $1,942≈ £1,448≈ €1,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Yellow Apple, 2004, oil on canvas
    Yellow Apple, 2004
    Oil · Canvas
    170,5 by 170,5 by 10cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 24
    ZAR 21,105≈ $1,181≈ £876≈ €1,010Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Yellow Pear, oil on canvas
    Yellow Pear
    Oil · Canvas
    120 by 120,5 by 11cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 52
    ZAR 18,760≈ $1,007≈ £754≈ €878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Yellow Apple in Brown, oil on canvas
    Yellow Apple in Brown
    Oil · Canvas
    150 by 150 by 5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 1
    ZAR 17,588≈ $964≈ £745≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Afternoon, mixed media on wood
    Afternoon
    Mixed media · Panel
    61 by 122 by 7,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 41
    ZAR 17,588≈ $964≈ £745≈ €889Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  7. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Untitled, mixed media on wood
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Panel
    46 by 120 by 4,5cm, unframed
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 42
    ZAR 14,070≈ $771≈ £596≈ €711Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  8. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Street Scene with Two Figures Amongst Houses, oil on paper
    Street Scene with Two Figures Amongst Houses
    Oil · Paper
    61 by 47cm excluding frame; 75 by 61 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 34
    ZAR 8,208≈ $451≈ £356≈ €430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  9. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Group of Men; Group of Women, two, oil on paper
    Group of Men; Group of Women, two
    Oil · Paper
    each: 12 by 35,5cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 49 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 330
    ZAR 9,967≈ $543≈ £433≈ €503Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  10. Velaphi (George) Mzimba, Woman Reading; Untitled (Seated Man), oil on paper
    Woman Reading; Untitled (Seated Man)
    Oil · Paper
    each: 12 by 11cm excluding frame; 40,5 by 25 by 2,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 331
    ZAR 5,863≈ $319≈ £254≈ €296Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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Velaphi (George) Mzimba: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Velaphi (George) Mzimba at auction?

$9,097Sign up free to see, for Man Smoking a Pipe at Strauss & Co (May 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Velaphi (George) Mzimba?

The median sale price is $964Sign up free to see across 23 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Velaphi (George) Mzimba have sold at auction?

23 of 38 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Velaphi (George) Mzimba?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

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