Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 15 October 2018

Art: Evening Session

Sold for

ZAR 432 440
Lot 545
  • Jacob Hendrik Pierneef; Green Sky with Brown Willows


Lot Estimate
ZAR 350 000 - 500 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 432 440

About this Item

South African 1886-1957
Green Sky with Brown Willows
signed and dated 1914; title inscribed on a label adhered to the reverse
pastel on paper laid down on board
48 by 67,5cm excluding frame

Notes

"According to Dr van Blerk this painting was regarded in 1914 as the most modern artwork in South Africa". PG Nel, ibid, page 16.

Literature

PG Nel (1990). JH Pierneef: His life and his work, Johannesburg: Perskor. Illustrated in colour on page 16 with the title 'Wilgerbome'.

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