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Anton Smit

South African 1954- 

Widely revered for his overwhelming heads and monumental bronze sculptures, evoking themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory, and sublimation. Anton Smits' works grace public and private collections both locally and abroad. Most recently Smit was featured at SCOPE Art Fair, New York 2017. Smit's work is included in the permanent collections of the Pretoria Art Museum, Rembrandt Foundation, and the Graff/Delaire Collection.

This text is adapted from the artist's website https://www.antonsmit.co.za/

75 lots offered      65.33% sold      ZAR 2 632 131

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Anton Smit; Oval Bowl
Oval Bowl
12 Oct 2026
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Anton Smit; Penny Speed, from the Ladies of the Lakes series
Penny Speed, from the Ladies of the Lakes series
17 Aug 2026
Starting at ZAR 12 000
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Anton Smit; Untitled (Head)
Untitled (Head)
26 May 2026
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