Andrea Bocelli Foundation Charity Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s

Andrea Bocelli Foundation Charity Auction | Hosted by Sotheby’s

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Washington Matafi

Eternity

Lot Closed

August 1, 06:21 PM GMT

Estimate

20,000 - 40,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

Washington Matafi

b.1981

Eternity


Executed in 2023.

Signed and dated 2023

Abstract Spring Stone sculpture, hand carved

Sculpture: 124 x 220 x 54 cm.

Base: 40 x 110 x 65 cm.

Weight: 770 kg.


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This lot is being sold by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation with proceeds intended to benefit such charitable organization. For any inquiries related to any possible deductions for US taxpayers, please contact aurora.mondavi@andreabocellifoundation.org at the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

Donated by private donor.

Artist is one of an Art community in Zimbabwe. One of his top pieces that spans more than 2 meters, caved from one stone. He has won minor local prizes, such as: Young sculpture Award, organized by African Millennium Foundation 2006, National Arts Merit nominee 2009 and National Arts Merit nominee 2013.

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