John N. Muafangejo Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John N. Muafangejo Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 12, 2024
John Muafangejo (Namibian 1943-1987)
Est: £100 - £150
John Muafangejo (Namibian 1943-1987) 'Angola and South West Africa' linocut, signed 'John Muafangejo' in pencil l.l. and dated '1976' l.r. image 45 x 68cm Condition Report: Framed: 55 x 78.5cm Discolouration and staining with fold marks and creases. There is a 2cm vertical rip crossing the horizontal centre fold on the left side, and another on the right side. Some abrasions and patchiness to the black ink in places. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Sworders
Mar. 05, 2024
John Ndevasia Muafangejo, Namibian 1943-1987, - Simson, 1983; Mother and Child, 1983;
Est: £700 - £1,000
John Ndevasia Muafangejo, Namibian 1943-1987, Simson, 1983; Mother and Child, 1983; each monochrome screenprint on paper, each signed in pencil and numbered 2/100, each image: 33 x 24 cm and 51 x 42 cm, (framed) (2)
Roseberys
Feb. 08, 2024
Muafangejo, John
Est: €200 - €400
Muafangejo, John Ovamboland, 1943 - Windhuk, 1987 Blattgröße: 61 x 43 cm, o. R. "Alte Sitte in Okuanjama", 1984. Linocut on Japanese paper. Signed, dated and numbered 140/200. Collection Dr. Alexander Tolnay, former curator of the Villa Merkel, Esslingen and former director of the Neuen Berliner Kunstverein.
Nagel Auction
Feb. 07, 2024
Muafangejo, John
Est: €200 - €400
Muafangejo, John Ovamboland, 1943 - Windhuk, 1987 Blattgröße: 61 x 43 cm, o. R. "Alte Sitte in Okuanjama", 1984. Linocut on Japanese paper. Signed, dated and numbered 140/200. Collection Dr. Alexander Tolnay, former curator of the Villa Merkel, Esslingen and former director of the Neuen Berliner Kunstverein.
Nagel Auction
May. 18, 2023
John Muafangejo "They Are Meeting gain at Home"
Est: $500 - $700
John Muafangejo Vintage Linocut, "They Are Meeting Again At Home," Measures 18 inches x 14 inches.
Greenwich Auction
May. 04, 2023
John Muafangejo "They Are Meeting gain at Home"
Est: $500 - $700
John Muafangejo Vintage Linocut, "They Are Meeting Again At Home," Measures 18 inches x 14 inches.
Greenwich Auction
Mar. 29, 2023
John Muafangejo 1943-1987 Biblical Litho SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (Namibian,1943-1987). A limited edition black and white lithograph on paper. Titled "Joseph's Story On Egypt". A biblical themed abstract woodcut print with figures and phrasing from Genesis 15:37. Artist signature at bottom center, dated 1982 lower right, and limited edition number 34/150 at lower left. Presented in tan wood frame. Work Size: 21 x 16 in. Dimensions: 29 X 23 X 1 in. Condition: Good condition with mild surface wear and age toning. Slight ripple to the paper. Frame having mild storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
Jun. 28, 2022
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; A Woman is Cooking Food
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
signed, dated 1983, and numbered 50/100 in pencil in the margin; dated 1983 and inscribed with the artist's name and the title in the plate linocut on paper image size: 39,5 by 31,5cm; 59 by 48,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Dec. 06, 2021
John Ndevasia Muafangejo, Namibia (1943-1987), A Good Femily (sic) in Ovambo 1985, Linocut ed. 4/100
Est: $250 - $350
John Ndevasia Muafangejo Namibia, (1943-1987) A Good Femily (sic) in Ovambo 1985 Linocut ed. 4/100 Signed & dated lower margin Signed dated & titled in plate
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 09, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Zulu Land
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
signed, dated 1974, numbered 157/200 in pencil in the margin; inscribed with the title in the plate linocut on paper plate size: 46 by 68cm; 78 by 97 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Sep. 24, 2021
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (South African 1943-1987), Self-Portrait, Etching and Aquatint, Sight Size: 419 x 216 mm
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (South African 1943-1987) Self-Portrait Etching and aquatint, 1974, signed John Muafangeio in graphite l.c., numbered 2/9 and titled in graphite l.l. and dated in graphite l.r., also with Brooklyn Public Library paper label on verso; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sight size: 419 x 216 mm (16-1/2 x 8-1/2 in)
Weschler's
Sep. 22, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Married People and Those Who are Called to Religious Life
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
signed, dated 1985, and numbered 20/150 in pencil in the margin linocut image size: 39,5 by 58cm; 62 by 80 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Jul. 12, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Judge Man
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
signed and dated 1969 in pencil in the margin; inscribed with the title and 21.4.1969 in the block linocut image size: 28 by 20cm; sheet size: 35 by 24,5cm, unframed
Strauss & Co
Jul. 12, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; INRI
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
inscribed with the title in the block linocut image size: 22 by 18cm; sheet size: 25,5 by 21cm, unframed
Strauss & Co
Jul. 12, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Wedding; Party, two
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
Wedding: signed, dated 1968, numbered 3/50, and inscribed with the title in pencil in the margin; Party: signed, dated 1968, numbered 2/50, and inscribed with the title in pencil in the margin drypoint sheet size: each approximately 24,5 by 21cm; image size: each approximately 20,5 by 18cm; 61 by 83 by 3,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Jul. 12, 2021
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Adam and Eva
Est: R20,000 - R30,000
inscribed with the artist's name and Ovambo in the block linocut 65 by 54cm excluding frame; 89 by 75 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co
May. 13, 2021
JOHN MUAFANGEJO (NAMIBIAN 1943-1987)
Est: £200 - £400
JOHN MUAFANGEJO (NAMIBIAN 1943-1987) Sermon the Mount titled and signed (lower left) and dated 1969 (lower right) woodcut 35 x 30 cm
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 21, 2021
John Muafangejo (Namibia 1943-1987) A Friend of Dogs who can Hunt the Kudu with them, 1970
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
signed, dated and numbered 123/150 in pencil along the bottom margin; printed with the title in the plate
Aspire Art
Apr. 18, 2021
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (SA 1943 - 1987) Woodcut, "A Carver Who Carves with Three Chisels", Signed Dated 1974 & Numbered 2/10 in Pencil, 50 x 40 sheet size
Est: R4,000 - R6,000
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (SA 1943 - 1987) Woodcut, "A Carver Who Carves with Three Chisels", Signed Dated 1974 & Numbered 2/10 in Pencil, 50 x 40 sheet size
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Dec. 16, 2020
John Ndevasia MUAFANGEJO (Namibian), A Shepherd
Est: €300 - €700
TITLE: A Shepherd numbered ED 96/100 lower left, signed and titled in the centre, dated 1969 lower right
Cypria Auctions
Nov. 10, 2020
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Zululand: Natal Where Art School Is
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
signed, dated 1974 and numbered 137/200; inscribed with the title in the print linocut sheet size: 61 by 86cm; 73 by 92.5 by 2.5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 10, 2020
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; A Beautiful Ovamboland
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
signed, dated 1984 and numbered 2/150 in pencil in the margin; inscribed with the artist's name and the title in the print linocut sheet size: 85 by 60,5cm; 89 by 67.5 by 2.5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 10, 2020
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Shiyane Home
Est: R18,000 - R24,000
signed, dated 1969 and numbered 52/100; printed with the title in the plate linocut 59 by 87.5cm excluding frame; 87 by 113 by 2.5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 24, 2020
John Muafangejo (2) A Strong Man, 1970
Est: $500 - $1,000
John Muafangejo (Namibian, 1943-1987) (2) A Strong Man, 1970 Linocuts on paper ed. 24 of 120 & ed. 85 of 120 Signed in pencil John Muafangejo, lower right of each work Titled in pencil, lower left of each work.
Larsen Art Auction
Sep. 22, 2020
ZULU LAND (LEVINSON 63)
Est: R6,000 - R9,000
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (Namibian 1943-1987) ZULU LAND (Levinson 63) linocut, signed, dated 1974 and numbered 164/200 in pencil in the margin Levinson, O. (compiler and editor), I Was Lonelyness â€“ The Complete Graphic Works of John Muafangejo â€“ A Catalogue RaisonnÃ© 1968-1987, Struik Winchester, Cape Town, 1992, another example from the edition illustrated on p. 85 Williams, S. Black South Africa Contemporary Graphics, Brooklyn Museum, New York, 1976, another example from the edition illustrated on p. 33 Hecker, J.B. Impressions From South Africa - 1965 to Now, Museum of Modern Art, New York, 2011, another example from the edition illustrated on p. 23 Crump, A. and Levinson, O. John Ndevasia Muafangejo - Second Guest Artist Award 1988, Standard Bank and Broederstroom Press, 1988, another example from the edition illustrated on p. 20 sheet size: 51,5 by 74cm
Stephan Welz & Co
Aug. 02, 2020
John Muafangejo (Namibian 1943 - 1987) Collection of 5 Exhibition Posters, Commemorative 70th Anniversary Exhibition, 4 are Signed by the Curator - E. Huyssteen, 59 x 42 each unframed
Est: R1,500 - R2,500
John Muafangejo (Namibian 1943 - 1987) Collection of 5 Exhibition Posters, Commemorative 70th Anniversary Exhibition, 4 are Signed by the Curator - E. Huyssteen, 59 x 42 each unframed
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Mar. 16, 2020
John Muafangejo; Namibian 1943-1987; Two Sisters Room
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Two Sisters Room signed, dated 1968, numbered 9/50 and inscribed with the title in pencil in the margin linocut image: 41 by 29cm 66 by 52,5 by 2,5cm including frame Starting Bid: ZAR 8000
Strauss & Co
Feb. 22, 2020
John Ndevasia Muafangejo, "The First Bishop of Diocese of Namibia"
Est: $700 - $1,200
John Ndevasia Muafangejo (1943 - 1987) was born at Etunda lo Nghadi, Angola in 1943. He grew up in a traditional homestead herding cattle during the day and playing communal and literary games, with their strong moral and philosophical content, with the elders in the evening. This period of his life clearly influenced not only his development as an artist but also the content of his work forming the basis of his strongly autobiographical subject matter. Following the death of his father in 1955 his mother inherited nothing and so moved to a mission station where John joined her in 1957. He converted to Christianity at the age of fourteen and in 1964 attended St Mary's Anglican mission school at Odibo in Namibia where his artistic skills were recognized and arrangements were made for him to train at Rorke's Drift. John Muafangejo remains one of southern Africa’s best-loved artists. As a Kuanyama of the Ovambo people, living on the border between Namibia and Angola, Muafangejo has used the medium of the linocut to address the region’s history of conflict, and the daily tribulations and aspirations of his people. Muafangejo received a formal education at St Mary’s Anglican Mission in Odibo in northern Namibia. In 1967, he was sent by Bishop Mallory to Rorke’s Drift in Durban to study at the famous art school, which later trained the likes of contemporary artists Kay Hassan, Pat Mautloa, Bongi Dhlomo and Sam Nhlengethwa. It was here that the renowned art historian and critic Edward Lucie-Smith encouraged and helped Muafangejo to organize a show of his work in Durban. Muafangejo’s linocuts take the form of densely packed narratives, accompanied by a running commentary clearly identifying themes and figures. Scenes of everyday life from people in both rural and urban environments form the basis of the narratives: women making sourmilk and stamping corn, people going to the hospital, looking after oxen, taking an airplane, getting married. A lifelong religious connection provided Muafangejo with another rich source of material for his work, and his religious pictures range in theme from Bible stories to depictions of contemporary religious leaders like Desmond Tutu. These works however, are often marked by an element of reservation, as Muafangejo struggled between his own religious beliefs and the changes that Christianity had brought to the traditional lifestyles of his people. Concerned with the violence that has plagued his land for centuries, as well as the hardships of his people in the face of apartheid, Muafangejo nevertheless refused to lose hope in reconciliation. One of his most renowned prints, Hope and Optimism in spite of the present difficulties, has inspired a global public art project. Supported by UNESCO and leading cultural institutions around the world, the project has collected submissions from close to one hundred international artists working in the graphic medium. In the spirit of Muafangejo, the project aims to document the current hopes and aspirations of each country in the last decade. Hope and Optimism was also used at the two Wembley concerts of 1988 and 1990 as a 70th birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela. As the concerts were beamed world-wide, millions of people saw and came to recognize Muafangejo’s work as symbolizing the hope and optimism for southern Africa that they all shared. Muafangejo began exhibiting his work as early as 1968, and contributed regularly to the annual shows held at the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape. His work was included in a major group exhibition of South African contemporary art in London in 1969, as well as in a travelling show to Canada in that same year. He was also one of three artists selected to represent South Africa at the prestigious Sao Paulo Biennal in 1972, where he received a special mention. He was shown in Germany, the United States, Finland, Italy, Britain, and South Africa and Namibia before the opening of a major solo exhibition at London’s Royal Festival Hall in 1987. John Muafangejo spent much of the last six months of his life preparing for a major travelling retrospective exhibition to be shown at twelve venues across South Africa and Namibia, sponsored by the Standard Bank Festival of Arts in Grahamstown. Here he was to have received the Guest Artist Award. At the age of 44, John would have been the youngest artist ever to have been awarded this recognition. One month after returning from London, however, Muafangejo died of a massive stroke. His art has inspired many artists and projects around the world which champion peace and reconciliation. In 1988 the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa, hosted a retrospective exhibition of his work. A second retrospective was held at the Museum of Modern Art at Oxford in England and toured the country between 1990 and 1992. As a result of this he was the subject of a documentary on Channel 4 in 1991 and in 1992 Orde Levinson's 'I was Lonelyness, a Catalogue Raisonne of his Graphic Work' and 'The African Dream, Visions of Love and Sorrow: the Art of John Muafangejo' were both published.
4th Meridian Fine Art
Nov. 25, 2019
John Muafangejo; Three Girls Stamping the Corn in Ovambo, 1980
Est: R12,000 - R18,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Three Girls Stamping the Corn in Ovambo, 1980 signed, dated 1980 and numbered 38/100 linocut 38 by 33cm excluding frame; 48 by 45 by 2cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 25, 2019
John Muafangejo; The Girls are Dancing through their Arms
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 The Girls are Dancing through their Arms signed, dated 1982 and numbered 9/100 linocut image size: 34 by 46cm; 48 by 59,5 by 1,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Nov. 25, 2019
John Muafangejo; The Bishop Rt. C.S. Mallory
Est: R7,000 - R9,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 The Bishop Rt. C.S. Mallory signed, dated 1981, and numbered 7/100 in pencil in the margin linocut image size: 29,5 by 21cm; 52,5 by 45,5 by 2cm, including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 26, 2019
John Muafangejo Shepherd, 1969
Est: $800 - $1,200
John Muafangejo (Namibian, 1943-1987) 'Shepherd', 1969 Linocut on paper ed. 26 of 100; Signed in pencil John Muafangejo, lower middle
Larsen Art Auction
Jul. 15, 2019
John Muafangejo - Giraffe in 1979
Est: R7,000 - R10,000
John Muafangejo Giraffe in 1979 signed and dated 1979 in pencil in the margin; titled in the plate linocut sheet size: 47 by 30cm; 50 by 40 by 1cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Apr. 08, 2019
John Muafangejo - Etosha Pan Wild Life
Est: R16,000 - R20,000
John Muafangejo Etosha Pan Wild Life signed, dated 1982 and numbered 43/150 in pencil in the margin linocut 46 by 73cm excluding frame; 75 by 100 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Mar. 04, 2019
John Muafangejo - The Love is Approaching
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
John MuafangejoNamibian 1943-1987The Love is Approachingsigned, dated 1974 and numbered 25/100 in pencil in the marginlinocutimage size: 39,5 by 39cm; 61 by 43,5cm, unframed
Strauss & Co
Feb. 04, 2019
John Muafangejo, A friend of snakes. 1968
Est: €180 - €360
Acquaforte. mm 435x305. Foglio: mm 490x355. Firmato, titolato e datato a matita nel margine inferiore: "A friend of snakes John Muafangejo 1968".
Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
Nov. 12, 2018
John Muafangejo NAMIBIAN 1943-1987 - Lion Wants a Boy
Est: R7,000 - R10,000
John Muafangejo NAMIBIAN 1943-1987 Lion Wants a Boy signed, dated 1974, numbered 2/50 and inscribed with the title in pencil in the margin etching 27 by 18,5cm
Strauss & Co
Oct. 22, 2018
John Muafangejo; A Cow Boy
Est: R7,000 - R10,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 A Cow Boy signed, inscribed with the title in the plate, numbered 20/50 and dated 1974 in pencil in the margin etching and aquatint image size: 15 by 47,5cm; 41,5 by 70 by 2,5cm, including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 22, 2018
John Muafangejo; Mother and Child
Est: R6,000 - R8,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Mother and Child signed, dated 1979, and numbered 9/100 in pencil in the margin, and inscribed with the title in the plate; inscribed in German on two Peter and Regina Strack labels with accession number 209 adhered to the reverse linocut image size: 46 by 30cm; 85 by 65 by 3cm, including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 22, 2018
John Muafangejo; Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women's Meeting
Est: R7,000 - R9,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Women's Meeting signed, dated 1974 and numbered 31/100 in pencil in the margin; inscribed in German on a Peter and Regina Strack label with accession number 165 adhered to the reverse linocut image size: 51,5 by 45cm; 99,5 by 86 by 3cm, including frame
Strauss & Co
Oct. 15, 2018
John Muafangejo - Adam and Eve
Est: R8,000 - R12,000
John Muafangejo Adam and Eve signed and inscribed 'Ovambo' in the plate; signed, dated 1968, numbered 4/ad and inscribed 'Adam and Eva' (sic) in pencil in the margin; inscribed with the title on two Peter and Regina Strack labels with accession number 233 and collection number 70 adhered to the reverse linocut image size: 63 by 52,5cm; sheet size: 70 by 63,5cm
Strauss & Co
Sep. 17, 2018
John Muafangejo; The Ford 250
Est: R10,000 - R15,000
John Muafangejo; The Ford 250
Strauss & Co
Sep. 17, 2018
John Muafangejo; Petelena Hamupolo
Est: R12,000 - R18,000
John Muafangejo; Petelena Hamupolo
Strauss & Co
Jul. 16, 2018
John Muafangejo; Muafangejo's Kraal
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Muafangejo's Kraal signed, dated 1980 and numbered 89/150 linocut 64,5 by 54cm excluding frame; 68,5 by 90 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Jul. 16, 2018
John Muafangejo; Zulu Land
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
John Muafangejo Namibian 1943-1987 Zulu Land signed linocut 49,5 by 72,5cm excluding frame; 90 by 68,5 by 2,5cm including frame
Strauss & Co
Jun. 17, 2018
John Muafangejo, Priest
Est: R15,000 - R20,000
John Muafangejo, Priest
Aspire Art
May. 07, 2018
John Muafangejo - Preparation for the Flood: From South Africa: New Writing, Photographs & Art; TriQuarterly69, poster
Est: R4,000 - R6,000
John Muafangejo Preparation for the Flood: From South Africa: New Writing, Photographs & Art; TriQuarterly69, poster photolithograph in colour sheet size: 90 by 61cm, unframed
Strauss & Co
Mar. 24, 2018
J. Muafangejo, Angola Lithograph, Signed
Est: $400 - $600
John Ndevasia Muafangejo, South African, 1943-1987, "Angola or Kunene Reuiblic", lithograph, 1976, signed and numbered 79/150. (SMEI3474)(WK)
Litchfield Auctions