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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.

65 lots offered      61.54% sold      ZAR 232 357

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Mel Brigg; Cape Village Scene
Cape Village Scene
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 7 035
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Trees
Landscape with Trees
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 104
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Dam and Boats
Landscape with Dam and Boats
14 Mar 2022
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Farm Buildings
Landscape with Farm Buildings
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 5 863
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Dam and Boats
Landscape with Dam and Boats
25 Oct 2021
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
 
Mel Brigg; Fishermen on the Beach
Fishermen on the Beach
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Trees
Landscape with Trees
25 Oct 2021
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
 
Mel Brigg; Figures on a Beach
Figures on a Beach
25 Oct 2021
Sold for ZAR 14 070
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Farm House
Farm House
7 Jun 2021
Sold for ZAR 2 932
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Eternal Fire
Eternal Fire
29 Mar 2021
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
 
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Farm Buildings
Landscape with Farm Buildings
6 Jul 2020
Sold for ZAR 25 795
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Village in Mountain Landscape
Village in Mountain Landscape
16 Sep 2019
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

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