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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; Houses at the Foot of the Mountain
Houses at the Foot of the Mountain
19 Nov 2018
ZAR 3 000 - 5 000
 
Mel Brigg; Cape Cottages in Landscape
Cape Cottages in Landscape
19 Nov 2018
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
 
Mel Brigg; Yard with Chickens; Group of Cottages, two
Yard with Chickens; Group of Cottages, two
22 Oct 2018
Sold for ZAR 3 752
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape
Landscape
11 Jun 2018
ZAR 6 000 - 9 000
 
Mel Brigg; Flowers in a Brass Vase
Flowers in a Brass Vase
27 Nov 2017
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Cottages in Landscape
Cottages in Landscape
9 Apr 2017
Sold for ZAR 3 748
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Farm Cottage at Dusk
Farm Cottage at Dusk
9 Apr 2017
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Eternal Fire
Eternal Fire
6 Feb 2017
Sold for ZAR 2 342
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Farm at Dusk
Farm at Dusk
29 Sep 2015
Sold for ZAR 7 026
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Wintery Street Scene
Wintery Street Scene
29 Sep 2015
Sold for ZAR 7 026
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape with Farm Buildings
Landscape with Farm Buildings
29 Sep 2015
Sold for ZAR 5 855
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Blue Gum Forest
Blue Gum Forest
27 Jul 2015
Sold for ZAR 6 090
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT