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Hermitage Fine Art

367 - PHILIP MLIMA (b. 1978) Ancestry signed ‘P Mlima’ stone H.
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
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Description
PHILIP MLIMA (b. 1978) Ancestry signed ‘P Mlima’ stone H. 62.5 cm Born in Harare in 1978, Philip Mlima is a contemporary Zimbabwean sculptor working within the established tradition of Shona stone sculpture. He began sculpting in 1998 after training under the renowned Zimbabwean sculptor Gerald Takawira, whose influence shaped his early artistic development. Working mainly with serpentine and other local stones, Mlima creates abstract, figurative and animal-themed works inspired by Shona culture and its close relationship with nature. His sculptures, often depicting birds and symbolic forms, explore themes of harmony, spirituality and cultural identity. Zimbabwe, whose name derives from the Shona expression dzimba dza mabwe (‘houses of stone’), is renowned for its rich deposits of sculptural stone, which gave rise to the internationally recognised Shona sculpture movement. At the buyer’s request, we will be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale DESIGN & JEWELLERY: Jewellery, curios, timepieces, European and Russian silverware, porcelain, Chanel & Hermès handbags, luxury fashion, furniture and design
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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