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