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The Raw Lifestyle of Hostel Dwellers by Mpumelelo Buthelezi, 2018, archival digital photographic print, sold Feb 2026© Strauss & Co — view on Strauss & Co website ↗

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The Raw Lifestyle of Hostel Dwellers

Mpumelelo Buthelezi (South African, b. 1994) · 2018

ZAR 9,610 price realized incl. premium

≈ $597≈ £443≈ €507

Hammer ZAR 8,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 9,610

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Medium
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As published: “archival digital photographic print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
image size: 59 by 83cm; sheet size: 64 by 90cm; 75 by 99,5 by 3,5cm including frame
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Hair Matters: A Selection of Works from the Georgina Jaffee Collection (435)
Date
February 21, 2026
Location
South Africa
Lot
40
Estimate
ZAR 10,000 – ZAR 15,000 (≈ $621 – $932) (≈ £461 – £691) (≈ €528 – €792)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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