Fall Modern Art + Design Auction
Thu, Oct 24, 2024 07:00PM EDT
Lot 62
Peter Rujuwa 2019 Shona Stone Large Giraffe Sculpture
Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$3,380
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Description: Peter Rujuwa 2019 Shona Stone Giraffe Sculpture. This was purchased at the Columbus Art Festival for $12,000 in 2019. This is approximately 4 feet and weighs more than 200 lbs. Each of these Shona stone sculptures is one of a kind as they are hand carved from stone according to the unique shape of the stone in coordination with the first tool which is the unique imagination of the artist. The other tools include the regular stone chisels, mallet, files and various wet sanding materials such as sandpaper and sanding disks. Various polishing techniques include bees wax and other stone polishing materials/oils. The medium used on these sculptures is serpentine stone which is rated 5 on the Mohs hardness scale where the hardest is diamond at 10. Softer material like soapstone falls at 1 on this scale. Among the notable collectors of these sculptures are the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Prince Charles of the United Kingdom. “Serpentine stone sculptures are therapeutic art,” says artist Peter Rujuwa. He adds, “my serpentine stone sculptures are cultural art named after my tribe ‘Shona’ of Zimbabwe. Being a traditional art form, Shona art is passed from one generation to another as I am passing it down to my son Tapiwa who has developed his own unique abstract style. Shona art can be displayed indoors or outdoors without effect from outside elements such as snow and rain.” House of Craven Auction Gallery: Please consider downloading our free mobile app available on iOS and Android: House of Craven. Have a similar item to sell? Contact us about consignment opportunities for House of Craven’s future auctions or private sales by emailing us: craven@houseofcraven.com or Call | Text | WhatsApp | 305.769.8088. Shipping: House of Craven Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. House of Craven will refer third-party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchasers can schedule pick up at the West Palm Beach, Florida Auction Warehouse. Appointments are available upon request by emailing: craven@houseofcraven.com.
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