Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 12 July 2021

Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art

Sold for

ZAR 39 830
Lot 620
  • Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster Portfolio
  • Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster Portfolio
  • Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster Portfolio
  • Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster Portfolio
  • Cecil Skotnes; White Monday Disaster Portfolio


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 39 830

About this Item

South African 1926-2009
White Monday Disaster Portfolio

A portfolio of thirteen woodcuts by Cecil Skotnes with text by Steven Gray, 1975, with title and preface, edition limited to 125 copies and 25 artist's proofs, this set numbered 11/125, each woodcut signed and dated 75 in pencil in the margin, the title page signed by the artist and poet, in original linen portfolio.

woodcuts in colour bound in linen portfolio
sheet size: 56 by 73,5cm; portfolio size: 57 by 74 by 2cm

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the current owner.

 

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