Strauss & co - 7 November 2016, Johannesburg

15 The Collection of the Late Mrs Liselotte Hardebeck The Hardebeck Collection consists of paintings that belonged to well- known Johannesburg philanthropist and socialite, Lisolette Hardebeck (1920–2014). The proceeds of the sale will benefit the Umamawothando Trust, which she set up in 2009 to help disadvantaged students obtain their second degree. Umamawothando means Mother of Love, a name given to her by those she helped in her own capacity during the rule of apartheid. The Hardebecks travelled extensively, visiting South America and notably Peru, Chile and Mexico, as well as many countries in eastern and southern Africa. They collected many artefacts on their travels, from the Aztecs and Incas as well as from various African countries. They also amassed a substantial collection of African and South African art, tending to buy standout examples, either directly from artists or from well-established galleries. Lisolette Hardebeck outlived her husband by 25 years, and towards the end of her life requested that a trust be formed after her death to educate disadvantaged students. She was convinced by current trust members to establish the trust while she was still alive so that she could witness its benefit herself. She requested that after her death the contents of their home be placed on auction so that the proceeds could benefit the trust. The furniture, jewellery and silver were auctioned by Strauss & Co in Cape Town in October. The residual contents of the Hardebeck home will be auctioned on a dedicated online sale from 9–14 November 2016. Lots 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 19, 35, 37, 38, 42, 69, 144, 178, 186, 201, 212, 213, 217, 222, 223, 226, 232, 233, 242, 249