![18th Century Miniature Oil on Canvas Portrait H.W. Portman Born 1738 - England: 18th Century Miniature Oil on Canvas Portrait H.W. Portman Born 1738. This is wonderful small oil portrait of H. W. Portman of Bryanston, England, a young man in period clothing. Henry William Portman](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174806902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
South African Antique
![18th Century Miniature Oil on Canvas Portrait H.W. Portman Born 1738 - England: 18th Century Miniature Oil on Canvas Portrait H.W. Portman Born 1738. This is wonderful small oil portrait of H. W. Portman of Bryanston, England, a young man in period clothing. Henry William Portman](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174806902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![A Nguni-Zulu Ceremonial-Ladle: Zeremonial-Löffel Nguni (Zulu), Südafrika Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 40,5 cm. Provenienz: - Kevin Conru, London. - Margaret Herz Demant (1926-2018), Detroit (Huntington Woods). - 2008: G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801050_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966) Oil On Canvas Figural Painting Dated 1961: Irma Stern (South African, 1894-1966) Oil On Canvas Figural Painting Dated 1961. Measures approximately 40" x 40" Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and Conditions](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179794522_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718135776)
![BEN MACALA (South African 1938-1997) Pastel Drawing: A pastel on paper drawing by listed South African artist Ben Macala. Nicley framed under glass. Signed lower mid recto.Dimensions:H: 46.5" x L: 35.75" x H: 1"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9229/331312/179861254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718317147)
![South Africa 3 silver coin 25 Cent 1912, 3 pence 1937 and 1943 George V: IssuerEast Africa KingGeorge V (1910-1936)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1912-1918Value25 Cents (0.25)CurrencyRupee (1906-1920)CompositionSilver (.800)Weight2.916 gDiameter17.9 mmShapeRoundTechniqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![1 Rand English legend - SOUTH AFRICA 1966 SIlver coin: IssuerSouth Africa PeriodRepublic (1961-date)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1965-1968Value1 Rand1 ZAR = SEK 0.56CurrencyRand (1961-date)CompositionSilver (.800)Weight15.0 gDiameter32.7 mmThickness2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/326102/176737791_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714809815)
![RARE 1.76ct Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet- NAMIBIA: RARE 1.76 ct. Natural Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Fancy Color - Orange Clarity - VVS Ct. Weight - 1.76 ct. Dimensions - 7.00 x 5.30 x 4.40 mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179680479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717935601)
![3.81 ct. Natural Unheated Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA: 3.81 ct. Natural Unheated Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Oval Cabochon Color - Reddish Orange Ct. Weight - 3.81 ct. Clarity - Semi Transparent Dimensions - 9.60 x 8.00 x 4.50 mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304139_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![2.13 ct. Natural Unheated Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA: 2.13 ct. Natural Unheated Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Pear Color - Orangish Red Ct. Weight - 2.13 ct. Clarity - VS Dimensions - 7.30 x 7.20 x 4.60 mm Ori](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304043_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![GFCO Cert. 11.90 ct. Color Change Fluorite - NAMIBIA: GFCO (Swiss) Certified 11.90 ct. Color Change Fluorite - NAMIBIA Color - Blue changing to Purple Cut - Heart Brilliant Fancy cut Ct. Weight - 11.90 ct. Clarity - VVS Dimensions - 15.18 x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179304031_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![1.56 ct. Unheated Natural Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA: 1.56 ct. Unheated Natural Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Pear Color - Orange Ct. Weight - 1.56 ct. Clarity - SI1 Dimensions - 7.00 x 7.00 x 3.90 mm Origin -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303961_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![2.86 ct. Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA: 2.86 ct. Natural Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Pear Color - Orange Clarity - SI1 Ct. Weight - 2.86 ct. Dimensions - 8.00 x 7.20 x 5.80 mm O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303856_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![1.68 ct. Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA: 1.68 ct. Natural Unheated Orange Spessartite Garnet - NAMIBIA Cut - Pear Color - Orange Clarity - SI1 Ct. Weight - 1.68 ct. Dimensions - 8.50 x 6.60 x 3.70 mm O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6186/332453/179303833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717934824)
![ZULU BETROTHAL AMULET: Zulu Wars period C.1870s. Known as a Zulu love letter. 3 1/8" x 2 1/8" made of trade beads (the Zulu had strong trade ties with the British from the 1820s) loomed in black, blue, red and white pattern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982397_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ZULU THRUSTING SPEAR ASSEGAI: C.1860s to Zulu War of 1879 period. 54 1/8" length. Wood haft slightly tapered through its length. Woven copper wire wrapped socket. Medially ridged leaf shaped head on long cylindrical bolster with c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ZULU KNOBKERRY: Zulu War of 1879 period, brought back by an English soldier. 25 1/2" length, the haft slightly tapered. The grip lightly scored and possible wire wrapped originally. Spherical head set with rows of tr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982396_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![South African Working Animal Horn: Original South African musical horn made from animal horn. The horns of cattle, sheep, goats, or antelope were notably the first lip reed instruments and used for work and as a form of communication.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175578718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![ZULU ASSEGAI, ANGLO-ZULU WAR OF 1879: Head only as brought back by British troops who were limited by the size of their "kit" bags. 17 3/4" total length with diamond section leaf shaped point. Finely forged with medial ridge and light too](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ZULU KNOBKERRY, ANGLO-ZULU WAR PERIOD: So-called “killing club” as these were used to maintain order and discipline within the ranks. Short thick proportions with large bulbous head. 19” length. The head with radial checks an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![FINE ZULU BEADED SNUFF CONTAINER: Zulu Wars period C.1875. 5" height. The body made from a gourd encased in a matrix of blue, white and red trade beads. The spout with a string and internal stopper. Bead work entirely intact as it alm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982398_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
News about South African Antique
![Armed robbers raid South African art museum](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2012_1112_SouthAfricanMuseum_lead.jpg)
Armed robbers raid South African art museum
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Three armed robbers stormed into the Pretoria Art Museum Sunday and made away with around 15 million rands ($1.8 million) worth of artwork, South African media reported. “They pulled out a list and said they were looking for so and so painting which is our old masterpieces,” Daywood Khans, a museum employee […]
![Recovery of South African fossil to be shown live online](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_0713_Karabo_lead.jpg)
Recovery of South African fossil to be shown live online
JOHANNESBURG (AP) – Archaeologists will stream live footage online as they recover significant parts of an early human skeleton that’s nearly two million years old, the first time the public can participate in the discovery process from their homes, a South African scientist said. Paleontologist Lee Berger told The Associated Press it was valuable to […]
![South African auctions: allegations of sweetheart deals, shill bidding](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012_0307_SouthAfrica_lead.jpg)
South African auctions: allegations of sweetheart deals, shill bidding
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – (ACNI) South Africa is a nation of breathtaking beaches, exotic animals and a mind-boggling trove of natural resources, from diamonds and gold to platinum and palladium. It is also a country whose real estate opportunities have captured the attention of investors worldwide, only recently to be rocked by allegations of […]