Page 6 - Auction Lots 2023

INTRODUCTION
We make a living by what we
get, but we make a life by what
we give.
Winston Churchill
Asking artists to donate work is a delicate thing – you’re literally
asking them to give away a part of their income. In South Africa
especially, there are also so many other non-profit organisations
that approach well-known artists with similar requests. We’re proud,
therefore, to have a sensational selection of high-quality pieces
from some of South Africa’s most famous artists on auction at the
inaugural Imibala Summer Gala.
The 2023 Imibala Summer Gala auction also includes various beautiful
luxury items and a number of exceptional experiences donated by
business partners who share in our ethos of giving back.
Through the overwhelming generosity of these artists and businesses,
we are able to inspire our guests to contribute generously to our
cause. By investing in one of these original artworks and unique
experiences our guests not only enrich their lives, but also help
children in South Africa to achieve a brighter future. We’d like to
extend a huge thank you to all our donors, and to all those bidding
on their offerings.
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of the Imibala Summer Gala
The auctioneer
2023: Ariella Kuper
To sell this wonderful collection of art, experiences and luxury items,
we have acclaimed auctioneer Ariella Kuper.
Ariella is South Africa’s leading female auctioneer. Her oratorical
skills as well as her extensive cultural and world knowledge has
earned her an admired reputation in business and placed her in
demand at notable charity events, where she has raised in excess of
R100-million over the past few years.
After 10 years as an international steel trader for Macsteel International
(UK), including heading up their South America division, Ariella
returned to SA and entered the maritime and mining auction sector.
In 2012, she co-founded an online mining and shipping auction
company which specialised in the disposal of niche value assets (Thebe
acquired a 51% share in 2017). In April 2019, after twice recovering
from cancer, Ariella founded Solution Strategists Pty Ltd, continuing
to specialise in global sales of arrested maritime vessels in both South
Africa and Namibia. Between Covid-19 and a third round of cancer
treatment last year, Ariella successfully auctioned two crude oil tankers,
a break bulk carrier and arrested crude oil totalling US$85-million.
Ariella remains in demand as a speaker on women in business, the
4th industrial revolution and adversity to opportunity and consults to
banks regularly on distressed commercial matters.