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Hardy Botha

South African 1947- 


Hardy Botha was born in Kroonstad, and he obtained a Diploma in Fine Art from the Orange Free State Technical College in 1967. His studies were followed by a period working as a set designer for the Cape Performing Arts Board. He also spent time performing as a clown during 1972. While making humorous commentary on the human condition and political arena, the circus and theatrical themes are deeply rooted in the artist’s whimsical paintings, lithographs and etchings. In 1975 Hardy Botha was the youngest artist selected to represent South Africa at the São Paulo Biennale. On returning to South Africa, he held his first solo exhibition in Stellenbosch and has subsequently participated in numerus solo exhibitions throughout the country including the 1979 Cape Town Biennial. While continuing to exhibit, the artist spent many years teaching at both the universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town. The Stellenbosch Art Museum held a major retrospective of Hardy Botha’s work in 2008. Hardy Botha is represented in numerous public art collections in South Africa. Marilyn Martin, former director of the Iziko South African National Art Gallery said the following of the artist: “Hardy is a rare example of an artist who can tell his story, convey his message without forfeiting the intricacies of technique, above all the artist as magician and prophet”.

Image courtesy J. H. Strydom


38 lots offered      81.58% sold      ZAR 477 251
 

Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Hardy Botha; R.C.Y.C., two
15 Apr 2024
Starting at ZAR 3 500
 
Hardy Botha; Lying Figure
11 Mar 2024
Sold for ZAR 2 580
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Labyrinth I
11 Mar 2024
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Masked Warriors and Zebras
11 Mar 2024
Starting at ZAR 2 000
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Hardy Botha; Totem with Monkey, Giraffe and Figure
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 15 243
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Mother and Child
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Faces and Bears
10 Jul 2023
Sold for ZAR 9 380
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Bad Dream
12 Jun 2023
Starting at ZAR 14 000
 
Hardy Botha; Seance
22 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 68 280
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Kaapse Karnival (Cape Carnival)
22 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 11 139
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Sirkus in Namakwaland (Circus in Namaqualand)
22 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Hardy Botha; Circus Scene
29 Aug 2022
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.