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Douglas Portway

South African 1922-1993 


Portway studied art at the Witwatersrand Technical College and taught painting at Wits University. He emigrated to Europe in 1959, and lived in Spain before settling in St Ives, Cornwall. His mature style was characterised by thin layers upon layers of oil paint built up on canvas and sometimes drawn over or scratched back to reveal the layers underneath. A subtle, reduced palette contrasts with occasional bright areas of saturated colour. The friendship between Portway and Louis Maqhubela had a profound influence on the work of both artists, which increasingly considered their spiritual interests under the influence of the philosophies of Paul Klee and Zen Buddhism.


137 lots offered      56.93% sold      ZAR 5 441 602
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Douglas Portway; Abstract Composition
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Abstract Composition with Squares
21 Feb 2022
Sold for ZAR 9 967
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Abstract Composition in Blue
7 Nov 2021
Sold for ZAR 1 365 600
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; White Globe
11 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 79 660
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Orange T
11 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 147 940
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Abstract with Orange and Blue
23 Aug 2021
Starting at ZAR 15 000
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Douglas Portway; Hanging Box
23 Aug 2021
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Red Rose in a Vase
23 Aug 2021
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Horse and Rider
11 Jul 2021
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Palma No. 9
17 May 2021
Sold for ZAR 91 040
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Douglas Portway; Abstract
22 Feb 2021
Starting at ZAR 50 000
 
Douglas Portway; Seated Nude
22 Feb 2021
Starting at ZAR 22 500
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Results in green indicate post sales.