19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021

Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Sold for

ZAR 91 040
Lot 459
  • Edoardo Villa; Small Group Conversation
  • Edoardo Villa; Small Group Conversation
  • Edoardo Villa; Small Group Conversation


Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 90 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 91 040

About this Item

South African 1915-2011
Small Group Conversation

signed, dated 1988 and numbered 1/2

bronze with a brown patina on a steel and Perspex base
height: 20,5cm, excluding base; 29cm, including base

Notes

From an edition of 6 plus 2 Artist Proofs. 

Conceived in 1985, and editioned in 1988, this example was a primary casting, before the balance of the edition was made.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist from the current owners father.

Literature

Chris de Klerk and Gerard de Kamper (2012) Villa in Bronze: A comprehensive reference to the castings of Edoardo Villa, Pretoria: University of Pretoria, another cast from this edition illustrated in colour on page 135.

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