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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
A radiant and rhythmically charged original acrylic-on-canvas painting by Njabulo Ntuli, titled here as “Jazz Trioâ€Â. The artwork depicts three musicians  a pianist, saxophonist, and double bassist  performing in harmony within an abstracted, golden-toned environment.
Dominated by warm yellows, sienna, and burnt orange, with accents of blue and green, the piece evokes the vibrant atmosphere of an intimate jazz performance. Ntuli’s confident brushwork and layered textures lend the scene both movement and musicality, while the elongated, stylised figures are characteristic of his modern African expressionist style.
A prominent geometric artist’s signature featuring circular line motifs appears in the lower right corner, typical of Ntuli’s graphic flair. The piece is beautifully framed in a broad black wooden frame with a brushed metallic inner edge, giving it a polished, gallery-quality presentation.
Artwork Details
Title: Jazz Trio
Artist: Njabulo Ntuli (South African, contemporary)
Subject: Jazz musicians (piano, saxophone, double bass)
Framed Dimensions: Approx. 90 × 70 cm
Frame: Contemporary black frame with gold inner border
Condition: Excellent
Artistic Analysis
Njabulo Ntuli’s works are synonymous with colour, rhythm, and emotion  often drawing inspiration from South African jazz culture and urban life. His compositions balance bold abstraction with figurative warmth, celebrating both cultural heritage and modern movement.
In this painting, the vertical planes and warm palette create an immersive glow, while loose geometric outlines and confident strokes define the figures without rigid borders. The result is an artwork that feels musical, mirroring the improvisational energy of jazz itself.
Ntuli’s recurring signature circles and intersecting lines (seen in the lower right) symbolize harmony and connection  a unifying motif across his music-themed paintings.
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Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
