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Frans Claerhout

South African 1919-2006 


Born in Belgium, Frans Claerhout came to South Africa in 1946 as a Catholic priest and missionary. He was based in the Orange Free State at the Saint Francis Mission in Thaba ‘Nchu. He was a self-taught oil painter with his subjects being primarily people and scenes from around the mission stations where he was based. His work is expressionistic in style, using warm vibrant colours, impasto and elongated human forms for emotional emphasis. He is known for his unique style and subject matter which includes donkeys, people, and large sunflowers. Many of his paintings are of religious scenes inspired by Christian spirituality and Biblical stories. He was commissioned to paint several murals at mission stations throughout South Africa, including Bloemfontein, Schweitzer-Reineke, Thaba ‘Nchu, Potchefstroom and Witsieshoek. His later works include pastel, ink and pencil drawings, and monotypes, which are usually studies of single figures.

Claerhout was a founding member of the Bloemfontein Group, and he participated in numerous group exhibitions including the 1960 and 1964 Quadrennial Exhibitions. His first solo exhibition was held in Johannesburg in 1961. This exhibition was followed by many solo shows held throughout South Africa and in Belgium, Canada, the United States of America and Germany. His works are represented in several public and private collections in South Africa and in Belgium. Claerhout died in 2006 at the age of 87.


382 lots offered      63.61% sold      ZAR 7 248 141
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Frans Claerhout; Figure with Sunflowers
9 Oct 2024
Starting at ZAR 12 000
Frans Claerhout; Mother and Child
9 Oct 2024
Starting at ZAR 30 000
Frans Claerhout; Two faces
9 Sep 2024
Starting at ZAR 15 000
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Frans Claerhout; Figures and Chickens
9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 17 588
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Blue Cat
9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Woodcarrier
12 Aug 2024
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Woman with Flowers
12 Aug 2024
Sold for ZAR 4 456
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Donkey and Cart
12 Aug 2024
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Child with Doll and Red Hat
8 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Figure with Flautist
8 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Figure with Flower
8 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 4 925
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Frans Claerhout; Two Roosters and a House
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.