Nelson Mandela

(South African, 1918–2013)

Nelson Mandela was a South African revolutionary political figure and activist. Universally praised for publicly spearheading opposition to apartheid, he became the country's first democratically elected president. During his tenure in prison, Mandela regularly encountered a few repeated scenes; the view from his cell window, the gym facilities, and the interment harbor where new prisoners would arrive. After his release, he translated these memories into a series of sketches and prints, each depicting symbolic and representational images of his life during incarceration. Born July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa, his works of art are appreciated as the culmination of a revolutionary figure’s creative output. Mandela died at 95 on December 5, 2013 in Houghton Estate, South Africa. Today, he is celebrated as a visionary leader and advocate for freedom and democracy across the globe.

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Nelson Mandela (81 results)
Key and Bars

Nelson Mandela

Key and Bars

Sale Date: May 1, 2018

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Reflections of Robben Island (a set of five...

Nelson Mandela

Reflections of Robben Island (a set of five...

Sale Date: March 21, 2018

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'THE STRUGGLE SERIES', 2001

Nelson Mandela

'THE STRUGGLE SERIES', 2001

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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'THE TENNIS COURT', 2002

Nelson Mandela

'THE TENNIS COURT', 2002

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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'THE CHURCH', 2002

Nelson Mandela

'THE CHURCH', 2002

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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Nelson Mandela

"Right Hand" The Hand of Mandela

Sale Date: November 25, 2016

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"The Window" "The Lighthouse" "The Church" "The...

Sale Date: November 25, 2016

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Right hand

Nelson Mandela

Right hand

Sale Date: October 22, 2016

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Black and white left hand

Nelson Mandela

Black and white left hand

Sale Date: October 22, 2016

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THE WINDOW, 2002

Nelson Mandela

THE WINDOW, 2002

Sale Date: September 26, 2016

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My Robben Island - The Harbour

Nelson Mandela

My Robben Island - The Harbour

Sale Date: February 21, 2016

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MY ROBBEN ISLAND - THE HARBOUR

Nelson Mandela

MY ROBBEN ISLAND - THE HARBOUR

Sale Date: January 17, 2015

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The Robben Island series: 1. The Cell 2. The...

Nelson Mandela

The Robben Island series: 1. The Cell 2. The...

Sale Date: May 9, 2015

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Hand of Africa

Nelson Mandela

Hand of Africa

Sale Date: August 12, 2014

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Impressions of Nelson Mandela Collection - Right

Nelson Mandela

Impressions of Nelson Mandela Collection - Right

Sale Date: February 11, 2014

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Reflections of Robben Island - Mandela's Walk...

Nelson Mandela

Reflections of Robben Island - Mandela's Walk...

Sale Date: February 11, 2014

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The window

Nelson Mandela

The window

Sale Date: May 29, 2013

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The window

Nelson Mandela

The window

Sale Date: October 16, 2012

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The lighthouse

Nelson Mandela

The lighthouse

Sale Date: October 25, 2011

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The guard tower

Nelson Mandela

The guard tower

Sale Date: March 23, 2011

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Left hand

Nelson Mandela

Left hand

Sale Date: October 26, 2010

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The struggle series (portfolio of 5 sketches w/...

Nelson Mandela

The struggle series (portfolio of 5 sketches w/...

Sale Date: October 26, 2010

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The guard tower

Nelson Mandela

The guard tower

Sale Date: October 27, 2010

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The cell (+ 5 others; 6 works from the Robben...

Nelson Mandela

The cell (+ 5 others; 6 works from the Robben...

Sale Date: October 27, 2010

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