Important South African and International Art

Live Auction, 1 June 2015

Evening Sale: Important South African and International Art

Sold for

ZAR 477 456
Lot 240
  • Anton van Wouw; The Sleeping African
  • Anton van Wouw; The Sleeping African
  • Anton van Wouw; The Sleeping African
  • Anton van Wouw; The Sleeping African


Lot Estimate
ZAR 250 000 - 400 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 477 456

About this Item

South African 1862-1945
The Sleeping African

signed, dated 1907, inscribed 'Sculp', 'Joh-burg' and 'Foundry - G. Massa - Rome'

bronze with a brown patina, mounted on a wooden base
height: 30cm, excluding base

Literature

Duffey, AE. (2008) Anton van Wouw: The Smaller Works, Pretoria: Protea Book House. Another cast from the edition illustrated on page 65.

Ernst, J. (2006) Anton van Wouw: 'n Biografie, Vanderbijlpark: Corals Publishers. Another cast from the edition illustrated on page 69.

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