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Taffy (Matthew) Whippman

South African 1901-1973 


Born in Wales in 1901, Matthew (Taffy) Whippman moved to South Africa in 1920 and settled in Johannesburg via the Eastern Cape. Whippman painted during his free time but in 1929, on the advice of Prof FW Armstrong from Wits Tech, he turned to etching. However, he returned to painting in 1935 and began framing his works at Rand Picture Framers. Ten years later, Whippman bought Rand Picture Framers and in time he established an art gallery on the premises. His was one of the first galleries in South Africa to exhibit abstract works. Whippman held his own first exhibition here in 1953 and, while he continued to paint, he infrequently showed his paintings thereafter. Whippman’s works are held in several galleries and museums across the country.


30 lots offered      63.33% sold      ZAR 111 593
 

Including Premium and VAT Results include Buyer's Premium and VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Abstract in Blue and Pink
27 Nov 2023
Unsold
 
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Abstract Composition with Buildings
11 Sep 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Dock Yard
15 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 5 628
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Abstract Mountain Landscape
15 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 1 173
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Proteas
15 May 2023
Unsold
 
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Abstract with Blue and Pink
15 May 2023
Sold for ZAR 2 000
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Portrait of a Man with Hat
15 May 2023
Unsold
 
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; The Cove
13 Feb 2023
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Blue Bottles
13 Feb 2023
Sold for ZAR 10 553
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Harbour
13 Feb 2023
Sold for ZAR 4 690
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Blue Shed
22 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 11 725
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Taffy (Matthew) Whippman; Green Mill
22 Nov 2022
Sold for ZAR 2 580
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT

Results in green indicate post sales.