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Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk

South African 1853-1936 

Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk grew up and lived in Riversdale in the Western Cape. A mostly self-taught artist, he created art in his spare time while working as a bookkeeper in an attorney’s office. Volschenk joined the South African Drawing Club in 1894 and exhibited with the group. He married Helen Smallberger in 1899 and together they had nine daughters – the eldest of whom, Vera, followed in her father’s artistic footsteps. In 1904, Volschenk left his office job and became a full-time artist. Well known for his grand landscape paintings, he was particularly inspired by the areas around Riversdale and the Langeberg Mountains.

Image source: https://www.sahistory.org.za/node/56602

242 lots offered      90.50% sold      ZAR 10 991 859

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Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Riversdale Veld and Hills
Riversdale Veld and Hills
14 Jul 2025
Sold for ZAR 22 278
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Ship in the Bay
Ship in the Bay
14 Jul 2025
Sold for ZAR 17 588
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; In the Karroo – near Barrydale
In the Karroo – near Barrydale
24 Jun 2025
Sold for ZAR 369 680
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; The Charms of the Veld (Riversdale)
The Charms of the Veld (Riversdale)
27 May 2025
Sold for ZAR 32 830
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; View towards Zwartebergen off Oliviers Bridge, Oudtshoorn
View towards Zwartebergen off Oliviers Bridge, Oudtshoorn
1 Apr 2025
Sold for ZAR 58 625
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Bome en Dam
Bome en Dam
9 Oct 2024
ZAR 8 000 - 12 000
 
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; At Melkhoutkraal
At Melkhoutkraal
9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 12 898
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Mountain Scene
Mountain Scene
9 Sep 2024
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Sea And Mountain, Mossel Bay
Sea And Mountain, Mossel Bay
8 Jul 2024
Sold for ZAR 29 313
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Bome en Dam
Bome en Dam
10 Jun 2024
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
 
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Evening in the Veld
Evening in the Veld
13 May 2024
Sold for ZAR 23 450
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk; Darkness is Stealing on, in the Langeberge Riversdale
Darkness is Stealing on, in the Langeberge Riversdale
13 May 2024
Sold for ZAR 58 625
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

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