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Child Soldier

Willie Bester (South African, b. 1956)

ZAR 136,416 price realized incl. premium

≈ $11,132≈ £7,316≈ €10,171

Hammer ZAR 120,000 · with buyer’s premium ZAR 136,416

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Medium
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As published: “welded metal and found objects”
Signed / inscribed
Signed with the artist's initials and dated 08
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
136 by 85 by 52cm
Auction house
Strauss & Co
Sale
Important South African and International Art (48)
Date
June 1, 2015
Location
South Africa
Lot
265
Estimate
ZAR 120,000 – ZAR 160,000 (≈ $9,792 – $13,056) (≈ £6,435 – £8,580) (≈ €8,947 – €11,930)
Source
Auction house straussart.co.za ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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