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Gregoire Boonzaier

South African 1909-2005 


Gregoire Boonzaier began his artistic career in his teens, inspired by the work of artists Moses Kottler, Nita Spilhaus and Pieter Wenning, who were friends of his father, the cartoonist DC Boonzaier. These early works demonstrate his enduring interest in the historic areas of the Cape. His career was already well established by the age of 25 when he went to study at the Heatherley School of Art in London with fellow South African artist Freida Lock. Boonzaier was exposed to the work of the Post-Impressionists and early modern artists who were to inspire his life’s work. This prolific artist is best known for his views of District Six, the Bo-Kaap, quaint rural and coastal settlements, as well as still life and botanical subjects. He co-founded the New Group with Walter Battiss, Lippy Lipschitz, Freida Lock and Terence McCaw in 1938. Boonzaier believed in demystifying art for the public and gave lectures across the country. His prodigious output included drawings, prints, watercolours, pastels and oil paintings.

1,085 lots offered      78.06% sold      ZAR 55 277 049
 

  Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Flowers in a Red Jug
8 Nov 2020
ZAR 80 000 - 120 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Farmhouse and Vineyards
8 Nov 2020
ZAR 80 000 - 120 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Still Life with Cup, Oranges and Lemons
8 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 91 040
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Agterbuurt
8 Nov 2020
Sold for ZAR 73 970
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; House and Large Tree
8 Nov 2020
ZAR 180 000 - 240 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; Ou Boom en Plasie
19 Oct 2020
Sold for ZAR 46 900
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Venice
19 Oct 2020
Sold for ZAR 21 105
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Rooikransboom, Onrus
19 Oct 2020
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; Fishing Boats on the Beach
19 Oct 2020
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Ou Eikeboom op die Braak, Suurbraak, K.P.
7 Sep 2020
ZAR 100 000 - 150 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; District Six, recto; Houses with Figures and Car, verso
7 Sep 2020
Sold for ZAR 12 898
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Bulhoek (Kruger se Geboorteplek)
7 Sep 2020
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000