Mandela, The Auction

The Nelson Mandela Auction in support of

The Mandela Memorial Garden

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February 22, 2024

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“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013

An Abbreviated Timeline 1918 1925 1937 1941 1942

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Born Rolihlahla Mandela at Mvezo in the Transkei Named “Nelson” by Qunu teacher Attends Healdtown (Wesleyan College), then University College Escapes arranged marriage; apprentices at law firm Completes BA, University of South Africa Attends African National Congress (ANC) meetings Enrolls for LLB at Wits University Co-founds ANC Youth League (ANCYL) Elected President of the ANCYL Defiance Campaign begins; becomes annual Day of Protest Arrested for violating Suppression of Communism Act Sentenced to 9 months in prison; elected ANC deputy president Opens Johannesburg’s only black law firm Devises M-Plan for ANC’s underground operations Arrested for treason; later acquitted Sharpeville Massacre; ANC banned Goes underground; Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) formed Travels internationally in support of ANC On return to SA, arrested for incitement Sentenced to 5 years at Robben Island Prison Appears in court for infamous Rivonia Trial; pleads not guilty Convicted; receives life sentence Transfers from Robben island to Pollsmoor Prison Rejects SA Pres. Botha’s offer of release if he renounces violence Moved to Victor Verster Prison ANC is unbanned Released from prison Elected ANC Deputy President Awarded Nobel Peace Prize with Pres. FW de Klerk Votes for first time in his life Elected by Parliament first President of democratic South Africa Releases autobiography Long Walk to Freedom Establishes nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Turns 90; urges future generations to continue fight for justice Presented with FIFA World Cup Meets with American First Lady Michelle Obama Passes away

The Mandela Memorial Garden QUNU, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Deep in the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, is the small village of Qunu, now renowned as the resting place of Nelson Mandela.

“Madiba” as he was lovingly referred to, was born in the nearby village of Mveso on the eastern rim of the Mbashe River canyon.

Anticipating how the world might remember their father, in 2007 the Mandela family began thoughtful preparations for Madiba’s burial site... an inspirational, inviting setting to be known as the Mandela Memorial Garden.

“We want our father to be remembered as the father, the grandfather, the brother, the uncle, the friend that he was. Yes, he was a political figure, but he had an ability to unite people, and in our fractured world, we must remember this quality.”

Makaziwe “Maki” Mandela-Amuah, Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter.

Teams of accomplished architects and landscape architects assembled to design and map out the Mandela Memorial Garden surrounding the burial site.

Located amongst the rolling hills of this beautiful ten hectare setting will be strategically placed stations marrying the natural contours of the land with key moments in Madiba’s life.

As ground will soon be broken in preparations for building the on-site Welcome Centre, the Museum, a local Market and places of sanctuary, the garden has been planted. Acacias from the Mbashe River, aloes from Mvezu, succulents from the Transkei, plus bulbs, medicinal plants and wild flowers all have been brought back to the land. Meandering paths, a contemplative tunnel and many other features will be incorporated all with the hope that countless visitors will come in the years ahead and be inspired by the memory of Madiba.

Importanty, proceeds from this auction will be used to help bring the Mandela Memorial Garden to completion. Thank you.

NELSON MANDELA’S GREEN FERN-PATTERNED “MADIBA” SHIRT A green, and mauve silk shirt with the label “Gianzo International Style”; size: XL. Green ferns against mauve and black background with gold outlines; six concealed semi-opaque buttons, olive green silk lining.

A photograph of Mr. Mandela wearing this shirt can be seen online. A print of this photograph is included with the lot.

COPIES OF NELSON MANDELA’S LETTERS WRITTEN FROM PRISON Collection of 5 etters that Nelson Mandela wrote during his years in prison, all early photocopies.

1. A 4-page letter dated October 7, 1976 to Mandela’s commanding officer at Robben Island. An extraordinary, powerful document in which Mandela cries out for access to his family, censorship, prisoner rights to free speech and the humane treatment of prisoners. This letter offers a rare, intimate glimpse into Mr. Mandela’s efforts to reform and improve the Robben Island prison conditions which were notoriously brutal and inhumane.

2. A 3-page typed letter accompanied by a single handwritten page. Written in Robben Island prison. Both dated September 4, 1979. In these letters Mr. Mandela asserts his status as a political prisoner and subsequent rights outlined by the Geneva Convention of 1977. Even as a prisoner, Mr. Mandela used his knowledge as a lawyer and sway as a political figure to try to institute meaningful change in the notoriously brutal Robben Island prison.

3. A handwritten letter dated August 14, 1985 to Joseph Duffey, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Amherst, In the letter, Mr. Mandela expresses gratitude for the University’s award of a full scholarship to his daughter Makaziwe, upon her admittance to the Master’s Program and his hope that the School will similarly award her husband, Isaac Amuah, a scholarship which would allow him to achieve his Doctorate Degree.

4. A single page handwritten letter dated April 23, 1986 to Chancellor Duffey. In a letter that expresses gratitude for receiving an award from the Massachusetts Teachers Association (Mandela’s daughter, Makaiwe, received a Doctorate from the University of Massachusetts), he still saw fit to expand his thougths to address the conditions many in the world are faced with. Though Nelson Mandela had been incarcerated nearly a quarter of a century when he wrote this letter, he still speaks of emerging people from many parts of the world and their “struggle for progress and justice.”

5. A single page handwritten letter to his grandson Dumani, then living in Amherst, Massachuetts with his parents while they were pursuing their graduate degrees. In this letter, Nelson Mandela touches on various school subjects – mathematics, music, and sports – pointing out that “taking part in sports like running, swimming, and tennis will keep you healthy, strong and bright.”

NELSON MANDELA AUTOGRAPHED “FROM FREEDOM TO THE FUTURE” A signed copy of “From Freedom to the Future” with a black leather cover.

After being released from prison, Nelson Mandela went on to become a prolific writer. He has written several international bestsellers, including “A Long Walk to Freedom.” Published during Mr. Mandela’s retirement in 2003, “From Freedom to the Future” contains a collection of his most significant and favorite speeches and tributes throughout the years, from his iconic “I am prepared to die” speech during the Rivonia Trial, to addresses he presented at the United Nations.

This book is bound in a special leather cover.

23.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 5 cm / 9.2 in x 6.4 in x 1.9 in.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY’S GIFT TO NELSON MANDELA Harvard University’s commemorative handcrafted pewter Revere bowl with a curvaceous lip marking the historic date Nelson Mandela received his honorary Doctorate’s degree in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The front inscription reads, “On the occasion of the visit of His Excellency Nelson Mandela President of the Republic of South Africa September 18, 1998 Harvard University.” The back contains the Harvard “Veritas” engraving. TIFFANY & CO / HANDCRAFTED PEWTER is incised on the bottom of the bowl.

In the School’s long history, Harvard University has only bestowed three honorary degrees for special occasions outside of commencement: George Washington (Doctorate Degree, 1776), Winston Churchill (Doctorate of Law, 1942), and Nelson Mandela (Doctorate of Law, 1998). It was during President Mandela’s final trip to the United States as President of South Africa on September 18th, 1998 that this unique, important and extremely rare convocation took place.

17.78 cm diameter, 10.5 cm high / 7” diameter, 4.25” high.

NELSON MANDELA’S FIORINO D’ORO COIN GIFT FROM THE MAYOR OF FLORENCE A gold Florin encased in a red velvet box with a plaque that reads, “Fiorino d’Oro Della Citta di Firenze a NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA Firenze 16 aprile 2012 Il Sindaco Matteo Renzi.”

This gold Florin, or fiorini d’oro, is a reproduction of the ancient currency of the Republic of Florence. It was gifted from the then mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi, on the 16th of April, 2012. The two gentlemen had warm relations, and Mr. Renzi often honored Mr. Mandela in public statements, speaking eloquently about the late Madiba following his passing.

UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL’S GIFT TO NELSON MANDELA Pen set consisting of two Waterman pens presented in a dark blue leatherette box imprinted on the cover with a gold United Nations emblem; gold lettering “Secretary General” in English and French.

As early as 1946, members of the United Nations were involved with Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid. Many condemned apartheid and in 1962, censured the Foreign Minister of South Africa in response to the Sharpeville Massacre. Also in 1962, the UN requested Secretary General U Thant to help obtain the release of Mr. Mandela after he received a term of life in prison. For the next three decades, the UN continued to exert international pressure on the South African government to release Mr. Mandela.

In 1990 after Mr. Mandela was released from prison, he addressed the UN’s Special Committee against Apartheid in New York. As President of South Africa, he addressed the United Nations General Assembly on four separate occasions. Personal honors he further received from Secretary Generals Javier Perez de Cuellar and Ban Ki Moon, lead to the creation of the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit and Mandela Day, an international observance every July 18th, marking Mr. Mandela’s date of birth.

NELSON MANDELA’S SPIRALED WALKING STICK Single-branch, extensively carved ebony wood walking stick with derby-style handle, and small inlaid dots in clusters of 2 or 3.

This elegant, elaborately carved cane is ornamented with a carved woman who sits, arms crossed around her legs beneath the derby handle. A carved snake spirals around the cane beneath the woman’s figure. Nelson Mandela frequently walked in public with a variety of walking sticks. This one may have been the most intricately carved of all, likely received as a gift.

90 cm / 35.4 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S TAN AND BROWN “MADIBA” SHIRT An elaborately patterned “Madiba” shirt printed in shades of brown, rust, olive, and maroon, outlined with gold. The shirt is fully lined with charmeuse silk.

Designed and custom-made for Mandela by Desre Buirski; size: XL; six concealed buttons.

Mandela appear wearing this shirt in a photograph with famed American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. A copy of this photograph is included with the shirt.

NELSON MANDELA’S FINE ENGLISH SHOES A pair of lightly worn black leather shoes made by Barker.

Barker Shoes have been an English tradition for 140 years. Carefully selected leathers are used and the uppers are shaped on the last by hand. Other traditional shoemaking methods are still employed including slow natural drying and polishing. Barker have been making shoes in the Northamptonshire village of Earls Barton since 1880.

One can only imagine the pleasure Mr. Mandela must have felt experiencing well-made shoes after decades forced to wear prison-issued footwear.

NELSON MANDELA SCULPTURE BUST “TATOMKHULU” A life-sized bust of Nelson Mandela mounted on a heavily grained wood base. Cold cast resin, finished with a metallic bronze patina. The front of the wooden base bears a plaque that reads, “Mandela 80 Tatomkhulu.” The bust has a inscription that reads, “Mandela 80 Kuse Mpondozankomo License of Authenticity.”

This bust of Mr. Mandela features careful textured detailing in the hair and wrinkles of his face. The collar of his shirt has a bold pattern, referencing the vibrant patterned Madiba shirts that came to represent Mr. Mandela. The plaque refers to him as “Tatomkhulu,” which translates to grandfather in Xhosa, Mr. Mandela’s native language.

61 cm high x 40 cm wide x 25.4 cm deep / 24” high (including base) x 15.75” wide x 10” deep.

“MADIBA’S SHUFFLE” SCULPTURE BY NICASSO Unique, handcrafted sculpture presented to Nelson Mandela. Arc-welded metal. Artist’s letter dated 8/02/2011.

Nelson Mandela’s signature dance move - the “Madiba Shuffle” - involved “forming a double fist and raising both arms in a curved position, slightly shaking the body, and moving the legs around the knees.” It became a cultural sensation when Madiba frequently used it at birthdays, celebrations, and other important events following his release from prison in 1990. Madiba became well-known for his love of dance and music, giving name to the dance move and leading to the creation of this piece.

Nicasso’s artist letter accompanying this sculpture reads: “Madibas Shuffle: A dance of pure joy and happiness - An artist Interpretation When Madiba does his shuffle with a smile and laughter the whole country dances together. Now that our Madiba is not well the whole world is worried. Everybody wants him to live forever. We seem to forget that he is aging. If Madiba does his shuffle dance once more, not only will he be smiling with joy and happiness, but he will brign healing and peace to more people in our country and around the world. This sculpture represents the Madiba shuffle dance for everyone. It is designed to help us remember Madiba and his shuffle dance for ever - all you need to do is smile, hum a tune and dco the shuffle. It is a great honour for me and my family to present this gift to Mr. Mandela. A simple gesture to remind him of the impact he has on millions of people not only in South Africa but around the world. I will always remember and honour him as a most forgiving and loveable person and sincerely hope that the sculpture will bring him as much joy as it brough me in creating it. My family and I wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to joining in once again whilst you shuffle at your next birthday.

God bless you.”

A certificate from the artist Nicasso (Die Weskus Klong) accompanies the work.

PRESIDENT CLINTON’S TIFFANY GIFT TO NELSON MANDELA President Bill Clinton’s gift to Nelson Mandela of a Tiffany Sterling Silver Tiffany campagne cooler.

This ornate champagne cooler with ornamented with an etched foliate motif and bears the engraved inscription: “Presented to Nelson Mandela President of the Republic of South Africa by William Jefferson Clinton President of the United States of America March 27, 1998 Cape Town, South Africa.” The underside of the cooler is hallmarked with seal of the President of the United States and Tiffany & Co. Mr. Clinton has often spoken of his friendship with Nelson Mandela, beginning with their first meeting in 1992 at the Democratic National Convention.

In an 2013 interview following Mr. Mandela’s passing, Mr. Clinton reminisced “And we used to do business together on the phone where the time difference was so great I would take the call at night. And if it wasn’t too late Mandela would make me go get Chelsea every time he called and he would talk to her and ask her if she was doing her homework.”

In 1998, Mr. Clinton became the first president of the United States to visit South Africa, at which time he and Mandela visited Robben Island together. This champagne cooler is thought to have been presented as a gift during this trip. In the following years, the two continued to work together on issues including the HIV/AIDS crisis and lowering the cost of the treatment for AIDS for lower income South Africans.

NELSON MANDELA’S ATTACHE CASE Slim black leather attache case with gold-toned hardware and double 3-digit combination locks.

This handsome attache case was often used as a class signifier, particularly among the white population in South Africa. As only white South Africans were allowed to become lawyers (until Nelson Mandela established the first Black law firm), it was rare to see non-white South Africans with a case as fine as this.

The briefcase exhibits general wear from usage, a few small indentations and missing one foot stud.

43 cm x 33 cm x 10 cm / 17 in x 13 in x 4 in

NELSON MANDELA” SIGNED “FROM FREEDOM TO THE FUTURE” LIMITED EDITION A limited edition, signed copy of “From Freedom to the Future” with a black leather cover. Copy: 34/250. Please note: Of this edition of 250 leather-bound Nelson Mandela signed books, this is believed to be the only one created with the African continent made of Nguni (South African indigenous cattle) and centered bronze likeness of Nelson Mandela wearing an elaborate feathered hat and “Madiba” shirt.

After being released from prison, Nelson Mandela went on to become a prolific writer. He has written several international bestsellers, including “A Long Walk to Freedom.” Published during Mr. Mandela’s retirement in 2003, “From Freedom to the Future” contains a collection of his favorite speeches and tributes throughout the years, from his iconic “I am prepared to die” speech during the Rivonia Trial, to addresses he presented at the United Nations.

23.5 cm x 16.5 cm x 5 cm / 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.9 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S RAY BAN AVIATOR SUNGLASSES President Mandela’s personal Ray Ban sunglasses, in the aviator-style that he favored. Includes original Ray Ban case.

Nelson Mandela suffered permanent eye damage during his imprisonment as a result of constant exposure to the harsh sun rays and bright reflections caused by the surrounding sand and limestone. After becoming President, he was often seen and photographed in Ray Ban aviator-styled sunglasses. In 2014, in an artistic work intended to honor Mr. Mandela, a Cape Town artist chose to sculpt a giant pair of Ray Ban glasses, causing a good deal of controversy after being labeled an insult to his memory.

THE QURAN GIFTED TO NELSON MANDELA A precious copy of the Quran with a panel of inlaid mother-of-pearl and abalone affixed to both the front and back covers. Centered in each inlaid panel is the raised image of a Mosque, carved in mother-of-pearl. The printed paper spine of the Quran features Arabic calligraphy and intricate designs.

The beautiful Quran was gifted to Nelson Mandela by a visiting Middle Eastern dignitary. Mr. Mandela also had warm relations with the Muslim community in South Africa, meeting with the late Sheikh Nazeem Mohammed, then President of the Muslim Judicial Council in 1992, and maintaining a lifetime of friendship with political ally Ahmed Kathrada who was imprisoned alongside Mr. Mandela in 1964, who later became a member of the South African Parliament in 1989.

NELSON MANDELA’S 2000 BT EMMA AWARD Nelson Mandela’s Silver BT EMMA Award in the form of a statuesque woman holding a globe in her outstreched hands. The inscription, etched into the base of the award, reads “BT EMMA AWARDS 2000 Life Time Achievement Award NELSON MANDELA Former President of South Africa.”

The Ethnic Multicultural Media Academy is a British organization that raises awareness of discrimination through media campaigns and social networking.

Founded in 1997, the EMMA Awards seek to promote diversity within the media industry by seek to promote diversity within the media industry by publicly recognizing the levels of excellence achieved by the multicultural community, and the qualities that each ethnic group brings to the professional and commercial success of United Kingdom as a whole. Although Mr. Mandela had retired from public life by 2000, he continued to write books and work as a mediator in international conflicts such as the ethnic conflict in Burundi, earning him awards in recognition of his important work.

28.5 cm / 11.2 in.

AN ARABIC BOOK AND BOOK STAND IN SILVER An intricately engraved Islamic silver Quran box with eight-petaled flower motifs and a hinged spine together with a matching silver book stand, with five, eight-petaled flower motifs. The cover is filled with delicate Arabic calligraphy and was created to store and protect a Quran.

Presented as a gift to Nelson Mandela as evidenced by the engraved inscription on the side of the box that reads, “Dr. N. Mandela From The Land of Peace To A Man Of Peace & Principles- 12/10/93 Kim Abujaber & Mazen Darwazah” Mr. Darwazah was the president of Hikma Pharmaceuticals in the Middle East and North African regions.

23.3 cm x 20 cm x 5.3 cm / 9.1 in x 7.8 in x 2 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S SILVER GOOSE TEA SET Intricate Silver Gooseneck Tea Service, consisting of teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each piece hallmarked on its bottom.

All teapot and creamer feature a pouring spout of an elaborated articulated goose, with its open wings wrapping the shaped bowl of the piece and its feathers exquisitely defined. The handles of all three pieces in the service are formed by a pair of intricately detailed twisted snakes. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl each have a hinged lid topped by an unopened five-petaled flower and an acanthus leaf band wraps around the body and base of each piece.

It is said that Mr. Mandela particularly enjoyed tea from this lovely service.

Teapot: 16 cm high / 6.25 in high Creamer: 11.4 cm high / 4.5 in high Sugar bowl: 11.4 cm high / 4.5 in high Condition: The hinges on the teapot and sugar bowl need replacing.

NELSON MANDELA’S BLACK / SILVER “MADIBA” SHIRT Intricately patterned black and cream print silk “Madiba” shirt with contrasting black silk collar and cuffs. The black collar and cuffs are piped with the same printed silk fabric as the body of the shirt. One breast pocket, and black buttons. Stefano Ricci, size: XL.

NELSON MANDELA HAND CARVED WALKING STICK A wooden hand carved walking stick with gold-toned hardware carved in the likeness of Nelson Mandela. Inscribed: FROM NATIONAL PROTECTION SERVICE 1999.

Presented to President Mandela in the final year of his presidency, this was a gift from South Africa’s national police force. To be sure, there is a certain irony in that this had been given to Mandela by the same organization responsible for harassing, brutalizing, and killing many black South Africans in decades past including the infamous Sharpeville Massacre of 1961. This walking stick certainly symbolizes the political changes within South Africa spearheaded by Mandela.

90 cm / 35.4 in.

PRESENTATION GIFT FROM LEEDS TO NELSON MANDELA Silver gallery tray with ornamental floral engravings given to Nelson Mandela from the Wakefield Metropolitan District and the City of Leeds. With the inscription, “Presented to Mr. Nelson Mandela by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council in recognition of his personal struggle which has led to the ending of apartheid in South Africa.”

Wakefield district is home to the City of Leeds, the sister city to Durban, South Africa. Throughout Mr. Mandela’s imprisonment, release, and presidency, Leeds served as a social hub to discuss the happenings and developments of South African apartheid. In 1983, Leeds built and dedicated a garden to Nelson Mandela while he was still being held in Pollsmore Prison. A Leed’s celebration took place in 1990 upon Mandela’s release and again in 1994 to commemorate South Africa’s first democratically held election. On the afternoon of April 30th, 2001, with Mr. Mandela present, the Wakefield District announced they would be granting him the title of “Honorary Freeman.”

Now named “The Mandela Gardens,” the site marks a long history between the two towns. This relationship is represented by this silver tray presented to Nelson Mandela in October of 1993.

35.5 cm x 7.78 cm x 5.7 cm / 14 in x 7 in x 2.25 in

NELSON MANDELA’S ROBBEN ISLAND TENNIS RACQUET Nelson Mandela’s original tennis racquet from his time on Robben Island. Included is a handwritten note with a description as follows: “In 1997 forced manual labour was indeed (banned) after we maintained a two-year go-slow strike. We asked to do something more constructive with our days instead of the monotony of mining lime and stone from the quarries. This action, however, robbed us of the opportunity to exercise, and after much effort we convinced the warders to allow us to convert the courtyard into a tennis court. Prior to this, the prisoners were marched round and round the courtyard for half an hour every day. We used to walk around the courtyard quickly in single file under the watchful eye of the guards. Our persistence paid off and we painted the cement courtyard surface to create a traditional tennis court layout. Strangely, Robben Island was the first opportunity for me to play tennis since university. I was by no means an expert, but the exercise was a welcome break from the walks to and from the quarries and round and round the yard. Being able to exercise one’s mind and body through play was an immensely freeing. Playing tennis and attending to my gardening became my two favourite hobbies on Robben Island. It was a strange sensation enjoying such civilized hobbies in such an uncivilized place. It caused me to reflect on the strange and perverse nature of apartheid, where they wrongly thought that one people’s freedom could only be enjoyed at the expense and oppression of another.”

Nelson Mandela famously protested the inhumane conditions for prisoners during his 27-year sentence on Robben Island. This eventually led to the abolishment of the daily backbreaking physical tasks typical of Robben Island prisoners such as “mining lime and stone from the quarries.” However, this was just the beginning, Nelson Mandela also continued to fight for the right to convert the prison’s cement courtyard into a painted tennis court and recreational activity area. This was the first time Mandela had the chance to play tennis since his time in University. Eventually, his protest for humane living conditions inspired the International Committee of the Red Cross to outline the “Mandela Rules,” which specify humane standards for prisoner treatment.

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PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMA’S GIFT TO NELSON MANDELA This beautifully woven blanket, known as “Brave Star,” depicts a red, white and blue styled version of the American flag and contains the embroidered inscription, “Presented to Mr. Nelson Mandela Former President of the Republic of South Africa by Barack Obama President of the United States of America and Mrs. Michelle Obama June 2013.” It is contained in its original gift box, which is covered by embossed gold White House wrapping paper, and includes an envelope from the White House addressing Makaziwe Mandela, Nelson Mandela’s daughter.

In June 2013, shortly before President Barack Obama was to begin his week-long travels to South Africa, the U.S. Department of State, Office of Chief or Protocol contacted the Pendleton Company to select a gift the President wanted to present to Nelson Mandela during their visit. Obama’s choice was the Pendleton’s “Brave Star” which, with its bold red, white, and blue pattern, was an appropriate representation of an American theme and importantly, was “Made in America?”

Barack Obama first met Nelson Mandela met in 2005 as a young Illinois Senator. In 2013, Obama returned to South Africa as President of the United States, just months before Madiba’s passing. As President, Mr. Obama often spoke of the profound effect Nelson Mandela had on his life and his decision to pursue a career in politics. Indeed, Mr. Obama noted that his life in politics began when he attended an anti-apartheid rally at Occidental College in 1981.

In Johannesburg at the memorial ceremonies following Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Mr. Obama gave a speech saying, “Mandela taught us the power of action, but he also taught us the power of ideas; the importance of reason and arguments; the need to study not only those who you agree with, but also those who you don’t agree with. He understood that ideas cannot be contained by prison walls, or extinguished by a sniper’s bullet. He turned his trial into an indictment of apartheid because of his eloquence and his passion, but also because of his training as an advocate.”

This important gift blanket forever links these two great men.

The original gift box, wrapped in gold paper with the Presidential Seal is included.

“Beaver State” Wool Blanket by Pendleton. 172.7 cm x 203.2 cm / 68 in x 80 in.

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NELSON MANDELA’S ILLUSTRATED JERUSALEM BIBLE “The Illustrated Jerusalem Bible - English Translation Edited by M. Friedlander with 2000 Pictures.” Published by Jerusalem Bible Publishing Co. Inc, Jerusalem, c.1958. Profusely illustrated throughout in black and white; with scripture text in two columns, Hebrew on right, and English translation on left side of the page, and a red ribbon to mark the page. This is a complete edition of the Old Testament, and is a reduced facsimile of the Jewish Family Bible, issued in London in 5645 - 1884.

The Bible is encased in an elaborate Sterling silver cover with raised Hebrew lettering and traditional Jewish symbols of a Menorah and Torah Scrolls. The word “Bible” is written in Hebrew lettering down the spine. The silver cover is marked as Sterling and made in Israel.

A gift to Mr. Mandela from a member of the South African Jewish community.

22 cm x 15.5 cm x 6.5 cm / 8.6 in x 6.1 in x 2.5 in.

“JEWISH MEMORIES OF MANDELA” GIFT FROM AUTHOR DAVID SAKS A gift to Nelson Mandela from Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris.

The book is presented in a one of a kind personalized wood veneer slip case with a carved inscription from Rabbi Harris to Mandela that reads: “Nelson Mandela has shown the way towards reconciliation, how to embrace one’s fellows and reach out towards a better future. He has taught us all that it means to be a human being.”

“Jewish Memories of Mandela” contains chronicles of individual Jewish men and women that were involved in the life and career of Nelson Mandela. It also records the remarkable extent to which Jewish South Africans participated in the anti-apartheid struggle, as well as in the post-apartheid era of nationbuilding, reconstruction, and reconciliation. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the Jewish communal leadership, including the SA Jewish Board of Deputies and Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris, went about leading the Jewish community in being an active part in the process of transition to multiracial democracy after 1990. Jewish Memories of Mandela is a significant inclusion to the historiography of anti-apartheid activism within the white community, in which the Jewish community formed a part. Additionally, this book documents a salient chapter in the history of the South African Jewish community and the contribution its members made to the country. Author: David Saks.

It was a gift given to Mandela in celebration of the 100-year centenary by the South African Jewish Board and Association. Harris was often referred to as “Madiba’s Rabbi” in the press.

31 cm x 4.75 cm x 32.5 cm / 12.25 x 1.88 x 12.75 in.

Condition: Very light stripping of wood veneer on top panel, otherwise excellent condition.

NELSON MANDELA’S FIST CAST IN BRONZE A unique, one of a kind two-piece sculpted bronze of Nelson Mandela’s fist, with Mr. Mandela’s signature etched into the side. Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. Makaziwe Mandela - The House of Mandela.

This powerful cast of Nelson Mandela’s fist contains remarkable detail, showing the texture of his skin and creases in his palm. Small scars from injuries suffered in prison can be seen on his thumb. A dramatic textured bronze background supports the hand. Mr. Mandela’s signature appears on the side of the base.

Mr. Mandela’s artwork often revolved around political subject matter or his own life experiences, particularly during his imprisonment. While this work appears to be a straightforward mold of his hands, the upturned fist was popularized as a symbol of resistance and black liberation movements. Mr. Mandela famously used the gesture after his release from prison, and continued to use it at public events throughout his political career.

Mr. Mandela frequently depicted hands in his artwork and drawings. Reflecting on his work, he stated “These hands are not so much about my life as they are about my country,” “I chose hands because they can hurt or heal, punish or uplift…. In time we broke loose the shackles of injustice and joined hands across social divides and over oceans knowing that even if age makes us wiser guides, its the love and trust of the youth that reminds us of love trust and the value of life.”

26.7 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.2 cm / 10.5 in x 8.5 in x 4.25 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S FIST CAST IN SILVER This powerful cast of Nelson Mandela’s fist contains remarkable detail, showing the texture of his skin and creases in his palm. Small scars from injuries suffered in prison can be seen on his thumb. A dramatic textured bronze background supports the hand. Mr. Mandela’s signature appears on the side of the base.

Mr. Mandela’s artwork often revolved around political subject matter or his own life experiences, particularly during his imprisonment. While this work appears to be a straightforward mold of his hands, the upturned fist was popularized as a symbol of resistance and black liberation movements. Mr. Mandela famously used the gesture after his release from prison, and continued to use it at public events throughout his political career.

Mr. Mandela frequently depicted hands in his artwork and drawings. Reflecting on his work, he stated “These hands are not so much about my life as they are about my country,” “I chose hands because they can hurt or heal, punish or uplift…. In time we broke loose the shackles of injustice and joined hands across social divides and over oceans knowing that even if age makes us wiser guides, its the love and trust of the youth that reminds us of love trust and the value of life.”

PEN GIFTED TO NELSON MANDELA BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH A. T. Cross Townsend White House rollerball pen with cobalt blue marble design and gold trim, removable cap, cap imprinted with the Presidential Seal and George Bush signature. Presentation case is blue with brass trim. Cobalt blue background. Presentation case is also cobalt blue with brass trim and the presential seal centered on the box top with the President’s signature below. These pens were typically only given to visiting dignitaries and members of Bush’s immediate inner circle. Produced in the USA before Cross moved their manufacturing to China.

Four years after being released from prison in 1990, Nelson Mandela entered office with the idea that a reset was necessary for the relationship between the US and South Africa after the Cold War. This reset was tumultuous at first, the proposed U.S. aid package came short of President Mandela’s hopes. Nevertheless, it wasn’t long into his political prominence when Mandela became personally acquainted with three of the United States’ Presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

Mandela departed the office of the South African presidency in 1999, two years before George W. Bush became president. During Bush’s eight years in office, the relationship between the two nations was eroding quickly. Catalyzed by the Iraq war, Mandela first began speaking out about the Bush administration and the ways in which it operated in the Middle East. It was Mandela’s belief that the US should not be inserting itself into the situation, stating in 2003, “It is a tragedy what is happening, what Bush is doing in Iraq. What I am condemning is that one power, with a president who has no foresight, who cannot think properly, is now wanting to plunge the world into a holocaust.” This not withstanding the fact that President Bush had honored Mr. Mandela by awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom - and the gold-accented Presidential pen offered here.

The relationship between the two men did, however, mend itself over time. This began with President Bush’s “President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief,” or PEPFAR, in 2003, pledging billions of dollars to fight AIDS internationally. Mr. Mandela had been mounting a personal campaign against AIDS at the time, given the struggle of his son, Makgatho, who later died of the dreaded disease two years later.

Cross Townsend White House rollerball pen with cobalt blue marble design and gold trim, removable cap, cap imprinted with the Presidential Seal and George Bush signature. Presentation case is blue with brass trim. Cobalt blue background. Presentation case is also cobalt blue with brass trim and the presential seal centered on the box top with the President’s signature below. These pens were typically only given to visiting dignitaries and members of Bush’s immediate inner circle. Produced in the USA before Cross moved their manufacturing to China.

NELSON MANDELA’S DRESS SHIRT AND TIE Gentleman’s dress shirt, light blue cotton with concealed front buttons and a buttoned breast pocket. Label: Brooksfield, size 42.

Tie, silk foulard print in dark blue, maroon and cream. Label: Carlo Columbo, 100% silk. Made in Gt Britain.

When not wearing one of his hallmark Madiba shirts for his important and diplomatic meetings, Nelson Mandela would always dress in an impeccably tailored conservative pinstripe suit, with a white or pale blue shirt and a small-patterned foulard silk tie. The shirt and tie offered here perfectly represent the South African president’s understanding and belief in the power of clothes. Given the way he dressed throughout his career, Mandela clearly recognized the importance of being well-dressed for those in leadership roles.

As written by Glenda Nevill, Public Sector Leaders, July 23, 2021, “Nelson Mandela truly believed in the power of clothes. From his days as a student at Fort Hare University, as a young lawyer working in Johannesburg in traditionally tailored suits, to when he danced with Queen Elizabeth II wearing a distinctive black silk shirt*, Mandela understood that “’clothes can be a strategic expression of individuality, even for a politician.’”

NELSON MANDELA’S SYMBOLIC “FIST” WALKING STICK Nelson Mandela’s personal wooden walking stick intricately carved of a fist grasping a ring.

An hardwood intricately carved walking stick with clenched fist grasping a circular link handle. The clenched fist is an iconic image for Nelson Mandela, who used the gesture upon his release from prison in 1991. It has since become a popular symbol of resistance and civil rights activism. The family of Mr. Mandela believes this walking stick was acquired from Burundi, where Mr. Mandela campaigned actively for the end of civil war between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups and for women’s rights.

Ebony wood. Unique to Malawi. Madiba was gifted with many walking sticks, often simply receiving these as presents from admirers who saw that he was using such canes of this nature.

90 cm / 35.4 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S BLACK / SILVER WINDOW PANE “MADIBA” SHIRT A black and pearl gray windowpane patterned silk shirt with contrasting solid black collar and cuffs. The black collar and cuffs are have a piping of the same patterned silk fabric as the body of the shirt. One breast pocket and black buttons. Stefano Ricci; size: XL.

NELSON MANDELA’S CAPE BUFFALO LEATHER BRIEFCASE African Cape Buffalo leather briefcase with gold-toned hardware and two sets of numerical combination locks to the sides of the handles.

A truly substantial and handsome briefcase used by Nelson Mandela when carrying large numbers of documents. That it is made of Cape Buffalo hide has a certain significance given the reputation of this powerful beast found in southern Africa. Indeed, Mandela’s personal tenacity and strength might be compared to that of the Cape Buffalo. This was a most fitting brief case for the President of South Africa to use.

46 cm x 33.5 cm x 21.6 cm / 18 in x 13 in x 8.5 in

NELSON MANDELA WRITES ABOUT THE GUARD TOWER In this handwritten document, Nelson Mandela contrasts the image of the prison guard tower with the freedom he and his fellow prisoners experienced when the worked in the quarries which were outside of the prison walls.

“We worked the quarries for thirteen years as part of the “hard labour” sentence. It was hard work, but we did not mind, as it meant we could leave the prison compound and have the “freedom” to walk and talk together…. These were invigorating times.” At the end of the day, the tower was a “grim reminder as we returned to the prison each evening.”

Nelson Mandela movingly wrote, “The tower reminded us of exactly where we were and where we were expected to stay for the rest of our lives. How little we guessed at the great changes that would sweep our country in our lifetime…that in my lifetime I would exchange these prison walls for freedom, not just for my freedom, but the freedom of all my country’s people, a freedom which becomes a symbol for all.”

GOLD DISH GIFTED TO MANDELA BY SAUDI PRINCE BANDAR BIN SULTAN Deep-set gold dish with exquisite gold bead detailing around the sides. The inside bears the emblem of Saudi Arabia encircled by a wave motif.

This gold dish was a gift from Saudi Arabian prince, His Royal Highness Prince Bandar Bin Sultan, who served as ambassador for Saudi Arabia to the United States of America from 1983 to 2005.

Madiba wrote the forward to Prince Bandar’s book “The Prince: The Secret Story of the World’s Most Intriguing Royal, Prince Bandar bin Sultan,” by Anthony Simpson.

22.86 cm diameter / 9 in diameter. 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.

NELSON MANDELA’S AVIATOR-STYLE READING GLASSES Nelson Mandela’s personal reading glasses with black enamel brow bar, golden rims, and red temples. The protective case bears the name, Stephen Knowles, who was likely his optometrist.

Mr. Mandela required glasses later in life as he had suffered permanent damage to his eyesight during his imprisonment. He notably was unable to shed tears as his tear glands were damaged and needed major surgery on his cataracts soon after his release from Robben Island in 1990. He was seen often seen wearing golden aviator glasses like this pair at public events towards the end of his presidency.

ORNATE SILVER DISH PRESENTED TO NELSON MANDELA An ornately decorated three-footed hammered Egyptian repousse silver dish with a scalloped rim and foliate and floral details over cross-hatched or stippled ground. Underside bears an Egyptian hallmark, mid 20th century.

30.5 cm diameter, 7 cm high / 12” diameter, 2.75” high. 500 gm / 1.10 lb.

NELSON MANDELA’S ORANGE PRINT “MADIBA” SHIRT A boldly printed jacquard silk shirt in an orange, yellow and brown print reminiscent of the African landscape with black outlined trees and whimsical creatures. Fully lined in black with six concealed mother-of-pearl buttons, and mother-of-pearl buttoned cuffs. Designed and custom-made for Nelson Mandela by Desre Buirski - size: XL. A photograph of Mr. Mandela wearing this shirt can be seen online. A print of this photograph is included with the lot.

NELSON MANDELA’S 1993 ORIGINAL IDENTIFICATION BOOK This is Nelson Mandela’s South African personal and only identification book with text in both English and Afrikaans. The issue date is 1993-02-24, not long after his release from prison. The book also includes a photograph of Mr. Mandela in full color.

In 1960, what became known as the Sharpeville Massacre occurred when thousands of black South Africans attended a non-violent rally to protest the hated “pass laws” that required them to carry pass books or dompas (dumb pass) severely restricting their human rights. The government’s response - killing 160 protestors and injuring hundreds of others - prompted Nelson Mandela to take action. Though still immeshed in the infamous Treason Trial, Mandela symbolically burned his pass and went underground.

In hiding from the South African police, Mandela carried a fake passport as he pretended to be a chauffeur with the pseudonym, David Motsamayi, granted

by Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. Soon afterward, Mr. Mandela was imprisoned in 1962 for traveling without proper identification as well as sabotage.

Upon his release from prison three decades later, he received this very card as his first and only legitimate identification book in a post-apartheid South Africa.

This type of identification book serves as an all-purpose identification document, acting as a driver’s license, firearm license, voting card, social security card, and birth certificate all in one. In 2013, in honor of Mr. Mandela’s 95th birthday, the South African government issued a new form of smart identification cards for all citizens, starting with Mr. Mandela himself. Meanwhile, this card serves as a reminder of the all too recent era of apartheid, and Mr. Mandela’s transition from a political prisoner to a preeminent South African politician and human rights leader.

11.5 cm x 8.5 cm / 4.5 in x 3.3 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S 2009 CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARD Presented to Mr. Nelson Mandela with the inscription, “South African Small Business Community USA Honors you for your selfless sharing. Nelson R. Mandela is presented the 2009 Cultural Heritage Award.”

This honor was one of many presented to Nelson Mandela throughout his life, defying country borders and cultural differences.

30 cm / 11.8 in.

MANDELA BUST BY SCULPTOR CHARLES GOTTHARD An intricately sculpted bronze bust of Nelson Mandela by noted South African artist, Charles Gotthard. This handsome bronze likeness of Nelson Mandela was gifted by the artist to Madiba in 1994 upon his election as President. Charles Gotthard has been one of South Africa’s most avant-garde & successful sculptors and ceramists for many decades. His work can be found in South African museums including the Pretoria Art Museum, the Potchefstroom Gallery and the Tas Gallery.

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind work of art accompanied by a Certificate of Provenance.

NELSON MANDELA’S SERPENT-HANDLED WALKING STICK Ebony handle carved in the shape of a serpent atop contrasting wood shaft.

One of Nelson Mandela’s personal walking sticks, it is clearly reminiscent of African tribal sculpture in which the diversity of the Continent’s wildlife is ever present. Family recollections suggest that this golden-eyed, jagged toothed, serpent-headed stick put a smile on Madiba’s face.

Iron Wood unique to Zimbabwe.

90 cm / 35.4 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S 85TH BIRTHDAY GIFT PLATTERS A trio of oval porcelain platters with black glazed rims and gold decoration. The back of the plates bear Nelson Mandela’s emblem and the Vista Alegre hallmark. On the verso, an inscription reads, “Congratulations 18th July 2003. On the occasion of Mr. Nelson Mandela’s 85th Birthday Celebration and his 5th Wedding Anniversary. From Nelson Mandela biographyer, Abilio Soeiro and his wife Lila Soeiro.” Produced in Paris, France.

These platters were gifted at Mr. Mandela’s 85th birthday celebration, an event attended by such notable figures such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and President Bill Clinton. As the description suggests, Mr. Mandela also celebrated his anniversary with his wife, Graça Machel, who was a remarkable woman in her own right and was the only woman in modern history to serve as First Lady in two separate countries, Mozambique and South Africa. The plates were a gift from author Abilio Soeiro and his wife Lila. Soeiro is the author of “Thank You Madiba: Memories of Abilio Soeiro - A Tribute to Nelson Mandela,” which was published in 2013.

PRESIDENT LINCOLN BOOK GIFTED TO NELSON MANDELA This first edition copy of “The History of The Administration of President Lincoln” It is inscribed and given as a gift to President Mandela by Franklin A. Thomas, the first African American President of the Ford Foundation and Kate Roosevelt Whitney, grandaughter of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It is bound in black leather with raised bands and giltdecorated spines. The book comes with a certificate from Bauman Rare Books that certifies this is a first edition copy, stating “An extremely good copy, superbly bound”. This book was written by Henry J. Raymond and published in 1864, towards the end of the American Civil War. Its contents includes a number of letters, addresses, and speeches made by President Lincoln. Certainly many have drawn comparisons between the former president and Mr. Mandela, with publications such as ABC News and Time calling him a “Lincoln of Africa.”

Included within the book is the inscription: “Dear President Mandela with our deepest respect and friendship.

Franklin A. Thomas Kate Roosevelt Whitney, April 2nd, 1996” There is a separate note to Mandela from Thomas and Whitney in a small envelope tucked inside the cover. The note reads: “Dear President Mandela, Abraham Lincoln kept the United States together at a crucial period in its history and thus allowed it to begin it’s guest to become an inclusive, free and prosperous nation. That quest continues for us. Lincoln’s speeches belong on your shelf and we wanted you to have this edition. You are the father of the new South Africa which has begun a similiar quest. Wuth our deepest respect and friendship.

Franklin A. Thomas and Kate Roosevelt Whitney, April 2nd, 1996” It is believed that Mr. Thomas gave this book to Madiba when he visited him in the city of Cape Town as the stationery is from a Cape Town hotel.

19.3 cm x 13.4 cm x 3.5 cm / 7.5 in x 6.3 in x 0.9 in

INSCRIBED FAMILY COPY OF “MANDELA: THE AUTHORIZED PORTRAIT” Nelson Mandela inscribed and signed copy of his book, “Mandela: The Authorized Portrait.” The inscription is to his eldest daughter, Dr. Makaziwe Mandela. It reads: “To Maki - 28.02.08 - Mandela” The Mandela family noted that Mr. Mandela sent signed copies of all of his books to each of his children and grandchildren. Mandela: The Authorized Portrait, was published in 2003, following his presidency. The book contains a description of his life as well as many interviews with members of his family.

The book also contains a foreword written by his longtime ally and friend, former president Bill Clinton. Mr. Clinton writes, “’What makes Mandela so special is that he’s a real human being. . . . He’s got a real life. And the fact that he is so flesh-and-blood real makes his greatness and his sacrifice and his wisdom and his courage in the face of all that has happened to him even more remarkable.”

30.5 cm x 24.2 cm x 3.5 in / 12 in x 6.4 in x 1.3 in

NELSON MANDELA’S PEWTER TEA SERVICE Royal Selangor Pewter Tea Service in the Four Seasons pattern. The tea service is comprised of a teapot with a reed wrapped handle, five teacups and a matching tray, all embellished with the flowers of the four seasons.

The Four Seasons collection presents the quartet of plum blossom, tree peony, lotus and chrysanthemum, traditional floral representations of the seasons in Chinese art and culture, richly sculpted in classical fashion. Royal Selangor cast pewter is considered to be the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter, and produces a resonant sound when struck gently.

Teapot: 17.78 cm / 7 in Cups: 4.4 cm / 1.75 in Tray: 30.5 cm x 24 cm x 3.3 cm / 12 in x 9.5 in x 1.3 in

NELSON MANDELA’S SHIRT WORN DURING STATE VISIT WITH QUEEN ELIZABETH A black silk jacquard shirt accented with a row of small white dots on the collar, along the top of the two breast pockets, and around the cuffs. Concealed mother-of-pearl buttons on the front, and mother-of-pearl buttons at the cuffs. Stefano Ricci; size: XL. Nelson Mandela wore this shirt at Buckingham Palace when he was hosted by Queen Elizabeth during his 1996 state visit to Britain. The Queen had invited Mandela to Britain following her own visit to South Africa in March 1995.

At the grand banquet, both Queen Elizabeth and President Mandela made powerful speeches discussing the past, present, and future of the relationship between Britain and South Africa. The Queen celebrated the progress made in improving racial equality in South Africa in the years since the end of apartheid.

As reported by Reuters, Sept 12, 2022: “In the years following his release from Robben Island prison and becoming South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Mandela cultivated a close relationship with the queen, hosting her in South Africa and visiting her in England and at Buckingham Palace. The two global icons often spoke to each other by phone and used their first names as a mutual sign of respect and affection, said the Nelson Mandela Foundation.”

Photographs of Mr. Mandela wearing this shirt while meeting with Queen Elizabeth can be seen online. A print of one of these photographs will be included in this lot.

NELSON MANDELA’S PINSTRIPE SUIT WORN AT HIS VICTORY SPEECH Three piece, charcoal gray, wide pinstriped gentleman’s suit designed by Italian designer Marco Azzali and showcased by Parisian retailer, Cerruti 1881. 100% wool, complete with vest and pants. Purchased by Nelson Mandela c. 1994.

It was well known that Nelson Mandela did not have a large wardrobe of business suits and this particular suit certainly was one of his finest. Critically, Mandela chose to wear this suit on May 2, 1994, the historic day that he made his victory speech on behalf of the African National Congress for winning South Africa’s first all-race democratic Presidential Election.

This is also the same suit that Mandela wore when he met with a seven-member delegation of international mediators including Henry Kissinger and British foreign secretary Peter Carrington at the U.S. Embassy in South Africa on April 13, 1994, in the weeks leading up to the election. The purpose of that delegation’s visit was to help mediate between IFP and the African National Congress the disputes which were threatening to disrupt the country’s first nonracial elections.

Photographs of Nelson Mandela as a young attorney in the 1950’s certainly would suggest that he was well dressed and had a sense of style. Upon his release from prison in 1990 and freed from hateful prison attire, Mandela clearly took pride in his appearance and when not wearing his much beloved colorful “Madiba” shirts, he choose elegant three piece pinstripe suits for his most important occasions. It is clear that Mandela’s taste in business suits remained consistent through as evidenced by photographs of him in elegant three-piece suits show him giving addresses at the United Nations, approving South Africa’s new constitution in 1996 outside of Parliament with Deputy President de Klerk and Constitutional Assembly Chair Cyril Ramaphosa and on his first visit in 1994 to the United States as the President of South Africa. Indeed, Mandela was wearing a three-piece pinstripe on Capitol Hill where he met with the Congressional Black Caucus.

THORNTON DIAL AND NELSON MANDELA COLLABORATIVE ART A complete set of Nelson Mandela’s “Struggle Series” lithographs, enhanced with extensive original artwork by Thornton Dial. These “Struggle Series” prints are the base for the “The Nelson Mandela Unity Series,” a collaboration between Mandela and select international artists, including Thornton Dial, widely considered to be one of the most important voices in the Outsider Art movement.

The “Struggle Series” consists of 5 images of hands and a hand-written motivation by Nelson Mandela telling the story of his struggle and that of his beloved country. For Mandela, hands symbolize the journey he went through – from Struggle to Imprisonment, Freedom, Unity and to the Future – as indicated by the title on each lithograph. In Mandela’s words, these hands “are not so much about my life as they are about my country. I drew hands because they are powerful instruments, hands can hurt or heal, punish or uplift.”

A native Alabamian, Thornton Dial (1928-2016) was an artist and sculptor famous for yard show-influenced, mixed media pieces that used discarded everyday objects to symbolize the history and experience of African Americans in the South. He employed animalistic symbols, often using the image of a tiger - a symbol of strength, tenacity and the survival instinct - to express the tragedies and triumphs of Black life.

A quote by Dial on New York’s Museum of Modern Art website reads, “My art is the evidence of my freedom,” indicating how aligned Mandela and Dial were. The addition of Dial’s colorful images of tigers, birds, eyes, and wind forms potently complement Mandela’s simply and starkly drawn hands.

Thornton Dial’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the American Folk Art Museum, New York, NY; Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY; Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, TX; de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Pérez Art Museum, Miami, FL; Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington D.C.; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY, among many more.

Each unique work bears the initials “TD” and the printed image of Mandela’s title and signature. Included with each work is a loose original Mandela signature.

NELSON MANDELA’S PRINT “MADIBA” SHIRT One of Nelson Mandela’s favorite Madiba shirts, in an exquisite silk print featuring swirling leaf and plant forms printed predominantly in tan, black and green, outlined in gold. Fully lined in olive green silk, with concealed mother-of-pearl buttons, and one breast pocket. Gianzo International Style label, size XL. A photograph of Nelson Mandela wearing this shirt and surrounded by his grandchildren, appears on pages 222-223, in the book “Mandela - In Honor of an Extraordinary Life,” by Dr. Phumla Makaziwe Mandela. The caption in the book indicates that the kids are “singing happy birthday to their grandfather.”

MANDELA’S WRITING ABOUT TENNIS AT ROBBEN ISLAND In this document, Mandela recalls how strongly the ability to play tennis while at Robben Island impacted his life and that of his fellow prisoners. He cites how “forced manual labour” at Robben Island and “the monotony of mining lime and stone from the quarries… robbed us of the opportunity to exercise.”

Mandela continues, “…after much effort we convinced the warders to allow us to convert the courtyard into a tennis court. Strangely, Robben Island was the first opportunity for me to play tennis since university.”

And ends writing, “Being able to exercise one’s mind and body through play was immensely freeing. Playing tennis and attending gardening became my favorite hobbies at Robben Island. It was a strong sensation enjoying such civilized hobbies in such an uncivilized place. It caused me to reflect on the strange and perverse nature of apartheid, where they wrongly thought that one peoples’ freedom could only be enjoyed at the expense and oppression of another.”

Note: One of the Tennis racquets that Nelson Mandela used while in prison is offered in this auction.

SILVER PRESENTATION BOX FROM UNITED STATES CONGRESS Believed to be a Congressional gift to Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress and the first Black private citizen to address a joint session of Congress, during his June 1990 visit to Washington D.C. Hand-hammered silver covering a wood box, with a stylized image of the United States Capitol Building incised on the top. The hinged lid has a triple rope molding framing the image of the Capitol building at its center. 21 cm x 15.24 cm x 5 cm / 8.25 x 6” x 2” Just months after he was freed from a South African prison, Nelson Mandela created a sensation when he visited the U.S. and met with then-President George H. W. Bush at the White House. The genesis of Mandela’s visit occurred in February 1990, when Bush telephoned the African National Congress leader to congratulate him on his release after 27 years of captivity. As appeared in the New York Times on February 12, 1990, “President Bush rejoiced today over the freedom of Nelson Mandela, spoke to him by telephone and invited the anti-apartheid leader to visit the White House.”

In June, 1990, Mandela created a sensation when he visited the U.S. on a multi-city visit, with 3 days devoted to Washington D.C. The visit included a White House press conference and meeting with President George H. W. Bush on June 25, and an evening dinner at the Russell Office Building with U.S. Senators, anti-Apartheid activists and journalists. The following day, June 26, Nelson Mandela addressed a joint session of the United States Congress.

Headlines in the Los Angeles Times on June 27, 1990 read: “Mandela Speech Draws Cheers From Congress : South Africa: A reference to American heroes brings standing ovation. He cites ‘thirst’ for human rights.”

The article that followed opened with: “Invoking the names of American heroes and language from the Declaration of Independence, a tough-talking Nelson Mandela drew a rousing reception Tuesday as he became the first black private citizen to address a joint session of Congress.”

Condition: The box appears to have been much loved and much used. The mitered corners of the sides are slightly separating and the chain that holds the open lid in place has come loose at one end, all easily repaired.

NELSON MANDELA REMEMBERS HIS TINY GARDEN IN PRISON Nelson Mandela’s emotionally writes how gardening and the life cycle of a simple tomato plant underscored the value of relationships with family and friends.

Nelson Mandela’s poignant writing recalls the simple pleasure of planting a tomato seed, “how being able to plant and nurture life in this prison courtyard offered me a sense of freedom and satisfaction that is hard to put into words….A garden is one of the few things in prison that one can control.”

Mandela describes “the strong plant that gave plump bright red juicy tomatoes” which despite his efforts failed to survive. “I felt sad. It once again reminded me of where I was, and the hopelessness I felt at being unable to nourish other relationships in my life. My wife, my children, my family and friends. It made me realize the beauty, simplicity and sacred value of family, of loved ones and friends. I swore to myself that I would never take another human being, their friendship or their love for granted ever again.”

NELSON MANDELA’S HEARING AIDS The Hearing Aids being offered here are the very same ones President Mandela referred to in the following address presented at the Baragwanath Hearing Aid Project, 23 May 1997.

“One of the wonders of the modern age is that we can overcome many of the obstacles that nature and misfortune impose on us. If we all co-operate to use the technology that is available, then there is little that can stop us. Today we are putting the spotlight on a problem that afflicts millions of South Africans.

Our Department of Health tells us that one out of every 25 South Africans are profoundly deaf or extremely hard of hearing. All of you who have hearing difficulties know that it does put barriers in the way of developing and using your talents for the benefit of your community and society. For many it can mean a special kind of loneliness. A hearing aid can provide a key to many opportunities. I would like to tell you that I also wear hearing aids, just as you do. These little instruments made a big difference to my life. Wherever I go, they help me to listen better, to understand better. I would like to encourage you to wear your hearing aids as they will help you, especially to learn. Learning is your future and it is the future of our country. Use this opportunity to help yourselves and your nation. It needs discipline to use a hearing aid. And to get the improvements in communication that makes it possible, requires the understanding, expertise, love and dedication of many people: family; friends; members of the community; teachers; and health professionals. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a particular word of thanks to the audiology department of the Baragwanath Hospital for their splendid work to make this project a success. Thank you also to Siemens for their valuable contribution of the hearing aids. And we are grateful to Republic Hearing Instruments for their efforts to co-ordinate the contribution of all the other companies and service providers. Today we also think of the many, many more people who need such devices, but who cannot get them because of the cost. This is especially so in a country like ours which is emerging from a past in which the health needs of most people were shamefully neglected. The challenge we must all take - government, the hearing aid industry, and professionals - is to ensure that these hearing aids are within the reach of all those in need of them. This partnership of innovation and service delivery should include those who have hearing difficulties themselves. We as users can play an important role in guiding the engineers and scientists to make the technology even more effective. We do know that if all of us work together then we will create more and better opportunities especially among children from black communities. Let us join hands: young and old; those with no hearing difficulties together with the deaf and the hard of hearing. Together we can make a difference. Together we can remove barriers to full participation in the new nation we are building. I thank you.”

NELSON MANDELA FONDLY RECALLS THE PRISON HOSPITAL According to what Nelson Mandela writes in this document, the hospital “became one of the most important lifelines to the outside world.”

Because “political and general prisoners were kept apart. The only place where we could talk and share information with other inmates was in the prison hospital.” The hospital “served as a secret and vital link between us and the rest of the world.”

Mandela writes, “As time passed the news became less depressing as we realized that the apartheid regime was weakening, that the voice of our struggle was being heard in the outside world and that a great wave of support was growing for all the people of South Africa.” In referring to a sketch that he had made of the hospital, Nelson Mandela writes, “Today I remember the state hospital with fondness. The memories, like this sketch are filled with joyous colours.”

NELSON MANDELA ORIGINAL CHARCOAL DRAWING “BREAKING FREE” “Breaking Free” by Nelson Mandela. A unique original charcoal drawing accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Dr. Makaziwe Mandela. On art paper, the drawing bears Nelson Mandela’s signature.

Following his presidency, Nelson Mandela became interested in creating works of art, the majority of which had political meaning. The theme of a number of his works proved to be hands, handcuffs, and chains. The only known work of his focusing entirely on a chain, the symbolism of this charcoal drawing is clear.

As a political activist, Mr. Mandela was not just a man of words but also a man of action. Refusing to sit idly as the South African government instilled increasingly oppressive, racist laws under apartheid, he was responsible for helping launch the Definance Campaign, a massive act of civil disobedience. Later, Mandela led the group known as the Umkhonto weSizwe, or Spear of the Nation which, in 1961, took up arms in response to the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960. The ripping apart of these chains infers not passivity, nor even resistance, but instead, action.

Reflecting upon his work, Mr. Mandela wrote, “These sketches are not so much about my life as they are about my own country. I hope that it will give you as much pleasure as I have had, in creating these images.”

42 cm x 59.4 cm / 16.5 in x 23.4 in

NELSON MANDELA’S HOLY QUARAN IN KAABA BOX A copy of the Holy Quran in black velvet cover with a gold-tone plaque shaped as an open book. Encased in a black velvet box with gold ribbon decorated to replicate The Kaaba, a building at the center of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The box opens to beautifully display the Quran. Inside the case contains a plaque with exquisite Arabic calligraphy. The enclosure secures with a clasp when closed.

This lovely copy of the Holy Quran was likely given as a diplomatic gift by the Muslim community of South Africa, which notably had warm relations with Mr. Nelson Mandela.

Enclosure: 20.3 cm x 18.4 cm x 18.4 cm / 8 in x 7.25 in x 7.25 in Quran: 12.7 cm x 7.6 cm x 3.2 cm / 5 in x 3 in x 1 ¼ in

UNITED STATES MINT MANDELA COIN From Nelson Mandela’s personal collection, a US minted bronze coin dedicated to Nelson Mandela. The coin features a relief of his face and name on the front, and the inscription, “Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to the victory of democracy over apartheid” on the back. Stored in a velvet case, the coin measures 1.5” in diameter.

Honoring Mr. Mandela, this is a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to him on September 23rd, 1998 at the U.S. Capitol Building.

SILVER BOX GIFTED TO MANDELA BY PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ITALY A gift to Nelson Mandela from President of the Republic of Italy, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, President of the Republic of Italy from 1992-1999, likely given to President Mandela during his 1998 visit to Italy.

The Italian Presidential Seal, consisting of the interlocking letters “I” and “R” topped by a crown, is etched into the top of the lidded box, with President Scalfaro’s name etched beneath the seal. President Scalfaro held office from 1992 to 1999. The front side of the box features the official entrance of the Quirinale Palace in Rome, one of the three current official residences of the President of the Italian Republic. PAMPALONI / STERLING is incised on the bottom of the box.

Founded in 1902 in Florence, Pampaloni has become one of the most prestigious silver ateliers in Italy. Known for its innovative design and traditional techniques, Pampaloni has the distinction of working hand-in-hand with skilled designers to craft unique one-of-a-kind creations, in styles ranging from classic to contemporary.

11.4 cm x 10.8 cm x 14.6 cm / 4.5 in x 4.125 in x 5.75 in

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NELSON MANDELA’S HANDWRITTEN RECOLLECTIONS OF PRISON In this handwritten document, Nelson Mandela recalls his years spent in prison. He refers to the “barbed wire fences and ominous towers” and describes Robben Island as being “without question the harshest, most iron-fisted prison in the South African penal system.”

And speaking of the racial divide at the prison, Mandela wrote: “The racial divide on Robben Island was absolute. There were no black warders and there were no white prisoners and warders demanded a master-servant relationship. There were no watches or clocks…, we were dependent on bells and warders whistles and shouts as our time-pieces.”

Mandela wrote this text to describe and accompany his a series of drawings he was doing to illustrate and recreate the bleakness of that period in his life.

The sale of this lot will support the building of the Mandela Memorial Garden.

“THE LIGHTHOUSE, ROBBEN ISLAND” ORIGINAL DRAWING BY NELSON MANDELA An original drawing by Mr. Mandela of the Lighthouse on the infamous Robben Island. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by his daughter, Makaziwe Mandela. The certificate reads, “This drawing was created by my father Nelson Mandela at his home in Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela. (He) produced a collection of drawings and a series of signed print editions from selected images between 2001 and 2004. The original drawings were created in charcoal and pastel on paper, each piece was drawn from photographic references. They include a variety of subjects which were close to his heart. This original piece has been in safekeeping since it was drawn by him. I warrant that the image represented herein is an original drawing by Nelson Mandela.” Pastel and charcoal on cotton paper.

Nelson Mandela depicts Robben Island’s iconic lighthouse that was constructed in 1864, on the highest elevation point of the tiny two square mile island.

When Robben Island was converted to a prison from 1960 to 1996, the structure was maintained by a lighthouse keeper who would rely on the prison staff for supplies and transport to the mainland. While prisoners would not have access to the lighthouse, it served as a beacon in both a literal and metaphorical sense. Mr. Mandela depicts the lighthouse as small, distant, across a body of water, perhaps invoking a poignant sense of distance from the building meant to represent safety, hope, and freedom.

Image (sight): 40 cm x 57.8 cm / 15.75 in x 22.75 in Frame: 64.7 cm x 82.5 cm / 25.5 in x 32.5 in

NELSON MANDELA’S BLACK / TAN FOULARD “MADIBA” SHIRT Shirt in a small geometic pattern of tan boxes against a black background, reiminscent of a repeating Greek key design. Contrasting black silk collar and cuffs, each trimmed with a piping of the print silk of the shirt. One breast pocket, and dark mother-of-pearl buttons. Stefano Ricci; size XL.

NELSON MANDELA’S OSTRICH LEATHER BRIEFCASE A handsome, black Ostrich leather briefcase with brushed gold-toned hardware and a three-digit numerical combination lock.

To an attorney, a brief case is far more than simply a vessel designed to carry paper. It symbolizes one’s arrival in the world of law. Naturally, with a fine quality case comes the sense that an attorney is a person of accomplishment. In 1952 in Johannesburg, with fellow ANC leader Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela established South Africa’s first Black law practice, specializing in cases resulting from the post-1948 apartheid legislation.

At the time of his 1990 release from prison, he was much admired around the world. This brief case - one of three handsome, extremely fine quality cases in this auction - reflected his elevated status.

All of the briefcases were purchased by Madiba himself to hold all of his work papers. These are briefcases which he used for work while he was still president.

45 cm x 33.5 cm x 10.5 cm / 18 in x 14 in x 4.25 in condition: Some evidence of wear on bottom and bottom1 of the 4 small feet at the bottom of the case are missing.

NELSON MANDELA’S SILVER SCROLL CASE A large silver scroll case or document holder believed to date to the mid 20th century, originating from India. A long hollow cylinder with decorative finials on each end, heavily embossed and chased with foliate and floral motifs. One end of the cylinder can be removed to access the hollow interior of the case, allowing the insertion of a rolled document or scroll.

“35 SONNETS” BY FERNANDO PESSOA, GIFTED TO NELSON MANDELA “35 Sonnets” by Fernando Pessoa, 1918. A gift to Mandela from noted International law professor Agostinho Pereira de Miranda. Included is a handwritten letter from Miranda: “Dear Madiba, On your 85th birthday, please accept this book as a token of my highest admiration and respect. Fernando Pessoa is the most international Portuguese writer ever, due to what he feared during the 9 years he spent in South African soil attending high school.”

An outspoken admirer of Nelson Mandela, Agostinho Pereira de Miranda is an accomplished Portuguese lawyer, a Professor of Law and currently is serving on the ICSID (The World Bank) Panels of Arbitrators and Conciliators. In celebration of Mr. Mandela’s birthday, Miranda sent this copy of the work of Fernando Pessoa, one of the premier Portuguese poets of the early twentieth century.

22.2 cm x 16.2 cm x 2.5 cm / 8.7 in x 6.3 in x 0.9 in.

NELSON MANDELA’S SILVER AND BLACK “MADIBA” SHIRT One of Nelson Mandela’s most elegant and refined “Madiba” shirts. Black silk with a small pearl gray dot pattern and contrasting collar and cuffs in solid black silk. A narrow band of the dot pattern fabric is used to trim the black collar and cuffs. One breast pocket, and dark mother-of-pearl buttons. Stefano Ricci, size: XL

REFLECTIONS OF ROBBEN ISLAND SERIES I LITHOGRAPHS BY NELSON MANDELA Nelson Mandela’s “Reflections of Robben Island I” lithographs. A complete suite of 5 lithographs printed in color, and a sheet of text written by Mandela printed in black. Each print is signed in pencil, and numbered AP XVII/L lower left, with a blind stamp of clasped hands. Each sheet measures 50.8 cm x 71.12 cm / 20” x 28”.

The lithographs depict the view from Mandela’s cell window, the interior of his cell showing his few belongings, the harbour that brought prisoners onto Robben Island, and the island’s lighthouse and church. 3 of the 5 color lithographs in the suite are reproduced on pages 161, 162, and 163 of the book “Mandela - In Honor of an Extraordinary Life,” by Dr. Phumla Makaziwe Mandela.

In his text, Mandela recounts his thoughts and memories of Robben Island stating: “Today when I look at Robben Island I see it as a celebration of the struggle and a symbol of the finest qualities of the human spirit, rather than as a monument to the brutal tyranny and oppression of apartheid.” Going on the explain “I have attempted to colour the island sketches in ways that reflect the positive light in which I view it. This is what I would like to share with people around the world and, hopefully, also project the idea that even the most fantastic dreams can be achieved if we are prepared to endure life’s challenges.”

Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Dr. Makaziwe Mandela and The House of Mandela.

REFLECTIONS OF ROBBEN ISLAND SERIES II LITHOGRAPHS BY NELSON MANDELA Nelson Mandela’s “Reflections of Robben Island II” lithographs. The complete suite of 15 sheets includes 5 lithographs, printed in color on wove paper, each signed in pencil by Mandela. Included in the suite are 5 printed sheets each reproducing Mandela’s written text, and 5 printed illustrations created in collaboration between Mandela and Grant Warren, each signed in pencil by Warren. All sheets are numbered 133/350 lower left, with a blind stamp of clasped hands. Each sheet measures 40 cm x 50 cm / 16” x 20” The texts that accompany each of the 5 lithographs, titled “The Courtyard” “The Ward”, “The Tennis Court”, “The Guard Tower” and “Mandela’s Walk” offer Mandela’s recollections from Robben Island. These same 5 lithographs, each bearing the edition number of 133/150, along with the Mandela’s accompanying text, are reproduced on pages 164 -173 of the book “Mandela - In Honor of an Extraordindary Life,” by Dr. Phumla Makaziwe Mandela.

Referring to “The Ward”, Mandela writes: “The only place where we could talk and share information with other inmates was in the prison hospital – and that thereby became more than an infirmary. The hospital I have sketched here served as a secret and vital link between us and the rest of the world.” His words on “The Guard Tower”: “…the towers and the ever-restraining barbed wired. The image shows the harsh reality that reminds me of our sacrifice and endurance.”

In writing about “Mandela’s Walk” he says: “The Tower reminded us of exactly where we were and where we had expected to stay for the rest of our lives.”

About “The Courtyard” he recounts, “The courtyard in Robben Island prison was an unfriendly, empty and barren place. It was a sombre reminder of where I was.” Reflecting about “The Tennis Court” Mandela writes, “It was a strange sensation enjoying such civilized hobbies in such an uncivilized place.”

Includes Certificate of Authenticity from Dr. Makaziwe Mandela - The House of Mandela.

NELSON MANDELA’S CREAM AND BLACK PRINT “MADIBA” SHIRT An ecru silk jacquard shirt with a brown and black print foliate design. Gianzo International Style; size: XL; concealed buttons.

Nelson Mandela wore this shirt on his 85th Birthday. A photograph of him on that day appears on pages 370-371 of the book “Mandela - In Honor of an Extraordinary Life,” by Dr. Phumla Makaziwe Mandela. The caption on the page reads: “Tata saluting the South African military health service band that came to play a specially composed march and birthday song on this eighty-fifth birthday.”

Nelson Mandela’s preference for loose-fitting, outer shirts - as opposed to conventional western suits - were symbolic of his representation of the common people of South Africa. These shirts were particularly meaningful to the Black majority of South Africans who felt disenfranchised from the White, formallysuited, politicians. Following his lead, people from around the world took to wearing what became known as “Madiba* Shirts.” Made of brightly patterned silk, these shirts became emblematic of post-apartheid freedom, nonconformity, civil disobedience, and commitment to the people. Fellow South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu said, “Like a most precious diamond honed deep beneath the surface of the earth, the Madiba who emerged from prison in January 1990 was virtually flawless.” (*”Madiba” was the term of endearment and affection used by countless people around the globe when referring to Nelson Mandela.)

NELSON MANDELA LITHOGRAPH “HAND OF AFRICA” “Hand of Africa - Right Hand,” 2002. An imprint of Nelson Mandela’s right hand, with his printed signature below. Lithograph printed in black on BFK Rives paper. Signed in pencil. Numbered AP XXXVIII/L, with blind stamp. Sheet measures 71 cm x 50 cm / 28” x 19 ¾” This striking and potent image of Nelson Mandela’s right hand has been said to resemble the shape of the continent of Africa. Arguably the greatest statesman of the twentieth century, Mandela’s achievements and personal triumph have become a powerful symbol to people all over the world that good will ultimately prevail. Just as Mandela’s hand has left a clear imprint on the paper, his courage, compassion, and humanity left an even more indelible imprint on Africa and on the World.

Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by Dr. Makaziwe Mandela

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Recently published by Rizzoli, Dr. Phumla Makaziwe Mandela’s magnificent new book captures the essence of her father - “Tata” - as never before. On hundreds of pages, Mandela, In Honor Of An Extraordinary Life transports the reader through the glorious landscape of Tata’s birth, introduces us to his ancestors and follows him on his path to rebellion, brutal imprisonment and his unprecedented rise to the presidency. With hundreds of photographs, vivid graphics and enlightening maps, this indeed must be the penultimate work documenting the saga of a man whose life impacted us all.

As it relates to this auction, included in this massive book are images of Nelson Mandela wearing several of the “Madiba” shirts being sold, a suit he wore at a pivotal international event, a collection of his artwork and more. For detailed information about these and all of the auction lots, please visit www.guernseys.com, liveauctioneers.com or invaluable.com.

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