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

Online-Only Auction, 4 - 16 March 2020

Sculpture, Books and Portfolios

Sold for

ZAR 8 208
Lot 332
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2
  • Henry Davies; Game Piece 2


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 208

About this Item

South African 1944-
Game Piece 2
machined and constructed wood
height: 32cm; length: 27cm; width: 25cm

Notes

The work Game Piece 2 is comprised of a selection of woods – meranti (both dark and light from Shorea spp.) for the ’table top’ and one of the table legs, imbuia, Rhodesian teak (Baikiaea plurijuga) for the two square counters on the table surface and yellowwood (Podocarpus spp.) for the two playing-card-like forms piercing the table top (playing surface). Pieces of ordinary wooden dowel rod have also been used. 

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