Strauss & co - 20 May 2019, Johannesburg

161 266 George Pemba SOUTH AFRICAN 1912–2001 The Dream II signed and dated 85; inscribed with the artist’s name, the title and medium on a label adhered to the reverse oil on board 44 by 61,5 cm R250 000 – 300 000 Inscribed on a label adhered to the reverse: ‘This painting is one of a series of works by Pemba illustrating the story of Nonquase, the Xhosa woman whose prophecy resulted in the virtual suicide of the Xhosa Nation. This was painted sometime after Pemba wrote the musical play which was undoubtedly inspired by HE Dhlomo’s play ‘The Girl who Killed to Save’(quoted from Against All Odds , Sarah Hudleston, page 44). Another work from this series is taken up in the National Gallery, Cape Town collection.’ 267 George Pemba SOUTH AFRICAN 1912–2001 The Card Players signed and dated 1952 oil on board 31 by 46,5 cm R150 000 – 200 000