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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; 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
Mel Brigg; Blue Gum Forest
Blue Gum Forest
20 Apr 2015
ZAR 5 000 - 8 000
 
Mel Brigg; Labourers' Cottages at Dusk
Labourers' Cottages at Dusk
20 Apr 2015
Sold for ZAR 8 197
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Labourers' Cottages Under Stormy Skies
Labourers' Cottages Under Stormy Skies
20 Apr 2015
Sold for ZAR 9 954
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Picking Flowers in the Veld
Picking Flowers in the Veld
29 Sep 2014
Sold for ZAR 11 476
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Mel Brigg; Landscape
Landscape
15 Nov 2013
Sold for ZAR 4 743
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT