Lot 49 · Modern and Contemporary Art: Namibian Horizons
Uphiso (Traditional isiZulu Vessel)
Nesta Nala · pit fired earthenware with burnished patina
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- Estimate
- R20,000–R30,000 hammer ≈ $1,090–$1,635
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Strauss & Co — Modern and Contemporary Art: Namibian Horizons, Online · 8 May 2023
- Dimensions
- height: 30cm; diameter: 29cm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13362353
- Record
- first seen 4 Aug 2026 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-13362353 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-13362353
Nesta Nala, Uphiso (Traditional isiZulu Vessel). Strauss & Co, 8 May 2023, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362353.
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Nesta Nala, Uphiso (Traditional isiZulu Vessel). Strauss & Co, 8 May 2023, lot 49. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13362353.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesta Nala | Ukhamba (Traditional isiZulu Vessel) | $1,049 | Strauss & Co, Feb 2024 | |
| Nesta Nala | Beer Vessel | Strauss & Co, Jun 2017 | ||
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| Nesta Nala | Pot I | Strauss & Co, Jul 2019 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.