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Mel Brigg

South African 1950- 

Mel Brigg, a self-taught artist, was born in South Africa in 1950. He started painting full-time in the 1970s and relocated to Australia in 1993. His artwork focuses on themes of displacement, conflict, and other human struggles. Brigg participated in numerous shows in South Africa between 1971 and 2000 and has also exhibited in Europe and throughout Australia. His work can be found in collections such as those of the South African Embassies in Singapore, Canada, and Belgium; Queensland State Government, Australia; Amnesty International in Victoria, Australia; Stellenbosch University; and Standard Bank.

39 lots offered      84.62% sold      ZAR 205 976
 

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Mel Brigg; Street Scene with Figures
28 Nov 2022
Starting at ZAR 4 000
 
Mel Brigg; Sidewalk Café
3 Oct 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Farm Landscape
3 Oct 2022
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Border Glen
3 Oct 2022
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Eternal Fire
28 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 1 173
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Vase of Orange Flowers
13 Jun 2022
Sold for ZAR 8 208
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Fishermen
25 Apr 2022
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Cape Village Scene
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Trees
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Dam and Boats
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Farm Buildings
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Dam and Boats
25 Oct 2021
Starting at ZAR 6 000
 

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