Christiaan Nice was born 13 March 1939. He has become famous for his oil paintings depicting donkey carts, District Six Cape scenes, harbor scenes as well as excellent studies of children. His works are found in private and corporate collections throughout
He is also one of the few South African artists whose works are in such demand that they have attained investment status. His works are found in all the leading South African Art Galleries and in Art Exhibitions nationwide, which has made his work so sought after. What also makes Christiaan Nice is unique in that he is completely self taught.