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Alex Emsley

South African 1973- 

South African artist Alex Emsley is known for his hyper-realistic paintings that explore the genre of still life. His preferred subjects are flowers, but those that are imperfect and damaged instead of being picture-perfect. In this, he finds more of a challenge and an avenue for the exploration of his meticulous painting technique. Owing to the ephemeral nature of his subject, Emsley works from multiple photographs taken of a composition.

4 lots offered      75.00% sold      ZAR 103 180

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Alex Emsley; Vase with Lisianthuses
Vase with Lisianthuses
20 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 5 000
Alex Emsley; Aubergine
Aubergine
20 Oct 2025
Starting at ZAR 3 000
Alex Emsley; Sub Rosa
Sub Rosa
24 Jun 2025
ZAR 60 000 - 90 000
 
Alex Emsley; Variations on a Theme, diptych
Variations on a Theme, diptych
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 93 800
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Alex Emsley; Aubergine
Aubergine
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Alex Emsley; Leeks
Leeks
25 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT