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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.

47 lots offered      70.21% sold      ZAR 205 976
 

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Mel Brigg; Landscape with Trees
25 Oct 2021
Starting at ZAR 5 000
 
Mel Brigg; Figures on a Beach
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Farm House
7 Jun 2021
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Eternal Fire
29 Mar 2021
Starting at ZAR 1 800
 
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Farm Buildings
6 Jul 2020
Sold for ZAR 25 795
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Village in Mountain Landscape
16 Sep 2019
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Houses at the Foot of the Mountain
19 Nov 2018
Starting at ZAR 3 000
 
Mel Brigg; Cape Cottages in Landscape
19 Nov 2018
Starting at ZAR 4 000
 
Mel Brigg; Yard with Chickens; Group of Cottages, two
22 Oct 2018
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape
11 Jun 2018
Starting at ZAR 6 000
 
Mel Brigg; Flowers in a Brass Vase
27 Nov 2017
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Cottages in Landscape
9 Apr 2017
Sold for ZAR 3 748
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT