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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; Corner Shop with Table Mountain, District Six; Street Scene, Malay Quarter
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 7 026
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; House and Table Bay, De Villiers St. Dist Six, CTown
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 61 270
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Street with Four Figures and Four Lamposts, District Six
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 66 840
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Abstract Composition
7 Nov 2011
ZAR 40 000 - 60 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Self Portrait
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 14 482
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Portrait of a Gardener
7 Nov 2011
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; Hibiscus
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 13 368
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Study of a Branch
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 3 045
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Plakkies
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 15 039
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Gregoire Boonzaier; Lion's Head and Signal Hill from Windermere, Cape
7 Nov 2011
ZAR 300 000 - 500 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Still Life of Flowers in a Chinese Vase
7 Nov 2011
ZAR 50 000 - 80 000
 
Gregoire Boonzaier; A Still Life of Spring Flowers
7 Nov 2011
Sold for ZAR 77 980
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT