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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.

70 lots offered      62.86% sold      ZAR 243 408

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Mel Brigg; Suurbraak
Suurbraak
14 Jul 2025
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Cottages on a Hill
Cottages on a Hill
12 May 2025
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Mel Brigg; Landscape with River and Boats
Landscape with River and Boats
10 Mar 2025
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
 
Mel Brigg; Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man
2 Dec 2024
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
 
Mel Brigg; Beach with Figures
Beach with Figures
2 Dec 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 518
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Houses and Figures in a Landscape
Houses and Figures in a Landscape
2 Dec 2024
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Mel Brigg; Extensive Landscape with Distant Mountains and Houses
Extensive Landscape with Distant Mountains and Houses
8 Jul 2024
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Mel Brigg; Beach Scene with Two Fishermen
Beach Scene with Two Fishermen
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 2 345
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Cape Dutch House
Cape Dutch House
10 Jun 2024
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
 
Mel Brigg; Daisies in a Vase
Daisies in a Vase
10 Jun 2024
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Trees
Landscape with Trees
13 May 2024
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Harbour Scene
Harbour Scene
15 Apr 2024
Sold for ZAR 3 283
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.