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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; Farm Landscape
Farm Landscape
21 Oct 2025
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Mel Brigg; Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man
30 Sep 2025
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Mel Brigg; Art Liberation
Art Liberation
29 Sep 2025
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Mel Brigg; Sunlit Vlei with Boats
Sunlit Vlei with Boats
29 Sep 2025
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Mel Brigg; Houses and Figures in a Landscape
Houses and Figures in a Landscape
29 Sep 2025
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