Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

Important South African & International Art

Sold for

ZAR 454 720
Lot 565
  • Anton van Wouw; The Mealiepap Eater
  • Anton van Wouw; The Mealiepap Eater
  • Anton van Wouw; The Mealiepap Eater


Lot Estimate
ZAR 350 000 - 450 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 454 720

About this Item

South African 1862-1945
The Mealiepap Eater

signed and inscribed 'SA Joh-burg' and 'Foundry G. Massa - Rome'

bronze with a dark brown patina, on a marble base
length: 29cm, including base

Literature

cf. ML du Toit. (1933) Suid Afrikaanse Kunstenaars, Deel 1, Anton van Wouw, Cape Town. Another cast from the edition illustrated, number 14.

cf. AE Duffey. (1981) Anton van Wouw 1862-1945 en die van Wouwhuis, Pretoria: University of Pretoria. Another cast from the edition illustrated on page 45.

cf. AE Duffey. (2008) Anton van Wouw: The Smaller Works, Pretoria: Protea Book House. A cast from another edition illustrated on pages 71 - 72..

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